Sobriedad (en. Sobriety)

/so.bɾjeˈðad/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

The condition of not being under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Sobriety is fundamental in the recovery of addicts.

La sobriedad es fundamental en la recuperación de los adictos.

Moderation and austerity in behavior or consumption.

Her sobriety in dressing gives her an air of elegance.

Su sobriedad en el vestir le da un aire de elegancia.

Absence of excess in words or actions.

He always speaks with sobriety, without exaggerations.

Siempre habla con sobriedad, sin exageraciones.

From Latin 'sobrietatem', meaning 'moderation'.

to be sober

To be free from substances that alter the state of consciousness.

estar en sobriedad

sober life

A lifestyle characterized by the abstention from alcohol and drugs.

vida de sobriedad

to celebrate soberly

To commemorate an event without the influence of alcohol.

celebrar con sobriedad

abstinence

The practice of avoiding the consumption of addictive substances.

abstinencia

temperance

Moderation in the use of pleasures.

templanza

austerity

Rigorous and severe character that avoids excesses.

austeridad

To be on the straight and narrow

I decided to be on the straight and narrow and lead a sober life.

Decidí estar en la línea y llevar una vida de sobriedad.

Balanced

Since I stopped drinking, I feel more balanced.

Desde que dejé de beber, me siento más nivelado.