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stern in Spanish

stern in Spanish is severo, apremiante, adusto — stern means serious and strict in manner; harsh or severe.

stern in Spanish

severo
adj
apremiante
adj
adusto
adj
Grim and forbidding in appearance.
popa
noun
(nautical) The rear part (after end) of a ship or other vessel.

What does "stern" mean?

  1. adjective Serious and strict in manner; harsh or severe.
    "The captain's stern voice silenced the noisy crowd at once."
  2. noun The rear end of a ship or boat.
    "We sat at the stern of the ferry and watched the harbour disappear."
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stern in a sentence

  • The captain's stern voice silenced the noisy crowd at once.
  • The teacher gave the boys a stern warning.
  • We sat at the stern of the ferry and watched the harbour disappear.
  • The little rowing boat had a tiny seat at the stern.

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What is "stern" in Spanish?
"stern" in Spanish is severo, apremiante, adusto. stern means: Serious and strict in manner; harsh or severe.
How do you use "stern" in a sentence?
Example: "The captain's stern voice silenced the noisy crowd at once." In Spanish, "stern" is severo, apremiante, adusto.
Are there other ways to say "stern" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 4 translations listed for "stern": severo, apremiante, adusto, popa.
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