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stern
01
serio, adusto
serious and strict in manner or attitude, often showing disapproval or authority
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The stern teacher maintained order in the classroom with her strict rules.
La maestra severa mantenía el orden en el aula con sus reglas estrictas.
Despite his stern exterior, he was fair and just in his decisions.
A pesar de su exterior severo, era justo y equitativo en sus decisiones.
02
severo, riguroso
(of actions, policies, or statements) severe and uncompromising, often implemented to enforce discipline or control
Ejemplos
The new regulations imposed stern penalties for environmental violations.
Las nuevas regulaciones impusieron sanciones severas por violaciones ambientales.
The school implemented stern rules to prevent cheating during exams.
La escuela implementó reglas estrictas para evitar el fraude durante los exámenes.
03
not capable of being appeased, softened, or persuaded
Ejemplos
The judge remained stern despite the defendant's pleas.
Her stern refusal left him no options.
04
plain or very simple in style or appearance
Ejemplos
The room had a stern, minimalist design.
His attire was stern, without any decoration.
Stern
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She joked that her stern could n’t handle another long bike ride without a padded seat.
Bromeó diciendo que su trasero no soportaría otro largo paseo en bicicleta sin un asiento acolchado.
Sitting on the rocky ground made his stern feel sore after a while.
Sentarse en el suelo rocoso hizo que su trasero se sintiera adolorido después de un rato.
02
the rear or aft part of a ship or boat
Ejemplos
The passengers gathered at the stern to watch the sunset.
The crew worked on the stern of the vessel.
Árbol Léxico
sternly
sternness
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