sóbrio

See also: sobrio

Portuguese

Etymology

From Latin sōbrius (“sober”), from se- (“without”) + ēbrius (“intoxicated”).

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈsɔ.bɾi.u/, /ˈsɔ.bɾju/
(South Brazil) IPA^(key): /ˈsɔ.bɾi.o/, /ˈsɔ.bɾjo/
Hyphenation: só‧bri‧o

Adjective

sóbrio m (feminine singular sóbria, masculine plural sóbrios, feminine plural sóbrias, comparable)

sober (not drunk)
Synonym: abstinente
moderate (not excessive; acting in moderation)
Synonyms: comedido, contido, discreto, frugal, moderado, parco

Antonyms

(not drunk): alcoolizado, bêbado, bêbedo, ébrio, embriagado, inebriado
(moderate): exagerado, exuberante

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