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    Austera (en. Austere)

    /ausˈte.ɾa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That has a simple lifestyle without luxuries.
    The country house was austere, without unnecessary furniture.
    La casa de campo era austera, sin muebles innecesarios.
    That is rigid or severe in demeanor.
    The professor had an austere attitude that commanded respect.
    El profesor tenía una actitud austera que imponía respeto.
    Referring to morality, it suggests a life of restraint and discipline.
    He lived austerely, avoiding any kind of indulgence.
    Vivía de manera austera, evitando cualquier tipo de indulgencia.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'austerus', meaning severe or strict.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    austere life
    A simple life without luxuries.
    vida austera
    austere attitude
    Behavior that denotes rigidity and severity.
    actitud austera

    Related Words

    austerity
    Condition of being austere; extreme simplicity or restriction in spending.
    austeridad
    austere
    Masculine form of the adjective austere.
    austero

    Slang Meanings

    Live at the minimum.
    She decided to move to an austere house to save money.
    Ella decidió irse a una casa austera para ahorrar dinero.
    To be very serious or inflexible.
    That boss is very austere, he never smiles or jokes.
    Ese jefe es muy austero, nunca sonríe ni bromea.