Kilo Lingo

/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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This word is part of lesson 59.