/ˈsoβɾjo/
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Translation
sober, restrained
Word origin
From Latin sobrius ('sober, not drunk'), formed from se- ('without') and ebrius ('drunk'). English 'sober' shares the same root.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- sobrius
- English cognates
- sober
Grammar
Femininesobria
Masc pluralsobrios
Fem pluralsobrias
Examples
.
After dinner he was completely sober.
adornos.
She prefers a restrained style without decoration.
.
The living room had very understated decoration.
.
He is a restrained person who hardly drinks alcohol.
Eligió .
He chose a plain suit for the interview.
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