sobrio
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sobrio(
soh
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bryoh
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (temperate)
a. restrained
El monje tenía un carácter sobrio, de modo que esperó con calma y paciencia.The monk had a restrained character, so he waited calmly and patiently.
b. sober
María es de temperamento sobrio, jamás levantaría la voz.Maria has a sober temperament, she would never raise her voice.
c. moderate
Roberto se viste con prendas clásicas y es bastante sobrio en su elección de colores.Roberto wears classic clothes and is rather moderate in his choice of colors.
d. frugal
Fernando es muy sobrio y jamás gasta dinero en bagatelas.Fernando is very frugal and never spends money on trifles.
e. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Mi padre siempre ha sido sobrio con todo: la bebida, la comida y el ejercicio.My father has always done everything in moderation: drinking, eating, and exercising.
Dicen que ser sobrio con la bebida y las comidas es la receta perfecta para una vida sana.They say that drinking and eating in moderation is the perfect recipe for a healthy life.
2. (plain)
a. restrained
El decorador empleó un diseño sobrio y elegante.The decorator used an elegant, restrained design.
b. simple
A diferencia de su extravagante esposa, Mauro siempre vestía con atuendos sobrios.Unlike his extravagant wife, Mauro always wore simple outfits.
c. sober
El presidente dio un discurso sobrio y breve.The president delivered a short, sober speech.
3. (not drunk)
a. sober
Yo manejé de regreso del bar porque era el único sobrio.I drove back from the bar because I was the only one sober.
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