What does «sobriedad» mean in Spanish?
- Virtue that consists in remaining equally distant from both extremes; characteristic of those who act moderately; moderation, temperance, frugality.
Examples of use in Spanish: "siempre come con sobriedad".
- Simplicity and lack of superfluous adornment, especially in dress, style, color or decoration; elegance, austerity.
Examples of use in Spanish: "él se viste con sobriedad".
"la sobriedad de la decoración de la casa".
- Virtue of not drinking alcohol and, by extension, other drugs.
Examples of use in Spanish: "he mantenido 20 años de sobriedad y puedo hablar honestamente de mi alcoholismo y mi recuperación".
"el automovilista no superó la prueba de sobriedad y su coche fue retenido".
- Conciseness and brevity of speech.