sober

• Describe a una persona que no está ebria, o una situación, actitud o color que son serios, tranquilos y sobrios, sin excesos.

Describes a person who is not drunk, or a situation, attitude, or color that is serious, calm, and restrained.

1. Not intoxicatedB1formal

   Not under the influence of alcohol or other drugs.

   sobrio

   • He remained sober throughout the party.
   • She insisted on staying sober to drive everyone home.
   • After the accident, he decided to stay sober for good.

   Sinónimosabstinentclearheadeddrystraightteetotalunintoxicated

   Antónimosdrunkhighinebriatedintoxicatedstonedtipsy

2. Serious and dignifiedB2formal

   Having a serious, solemn, and responsible character; not frivolous.

   Serio y digno

   • The judge gave a sober assessment of the case.
   • His sober demeanor made him a trusted advisor.
   • The ceremony was a sober and respectful event.

   Sinónimosdignifiedearnestgraverestrainedsedateserioussolemnstaidsubdued

   Antónimosflippantfrivolousgiddylightheartedsilly

3. Dull in colorB2formal

   Lacking brightness, vividness, or strong color; muted.

   De color apagado

   • She wore a sober gray suit to the interview.
   • The room was decorated in sober tones of beige and brown.
   • The painting's sober palette reflected the artist's mood.

   Sinónimosdrabmutedquietrestrainedsombersubdued

   Antónimosbrightcolorfulgarishgaudyluridvivid

4. Not playfulC1formal

   Completely lacking in humor or lightheartedness; serious.

   serio, sobrio

   • His sober expression made everyone stop laughing.
   • The meeting had a sober tone, with no room for jokes.
   • She gave a sober warning about the risks involved.

   Sinónimosearnestgravehumorlesssedateserioussolemnsomberstaid

   Antónimoshumorousjoviallightheartedplayfulwitty

• Verbo que denota la acción de volverse o hacer que alguien se vuelva serio, sensato o libre de los efectos del alcohol.

A verb used to indicate the act of becoming or making someone serious, calm, or free from the effects of alcohol.

1. Make or become soberB2formal

   To cause someone to become sober, especially after being drunk.

   Sobrio, hacer sobrio / volverse sobrio

   • The cold air helped to sober him up.
   • She drank coffee to try to sober herself.
   • He needed time to sober after the party.

   Sinónimossober up

   Antónimosbefuddleinebriateintoxicate

2. Become more serious or realisticB2formal

   To become more serious, realistic, or less emotional about a situation.

   volverse más serio o realista

   • The tragic news sobered everyone in the room.
   • He sobered up when he realized the consequences of his actions.
   • The financial report sobered the investors' optimism.

   Sinónimossettle downsober upwake up

3. Recover from intoxicationB2informal

   To become sober after consuming too much alcohol.

   Recuperarse de la intoxicación etílica

   • It took him a few hours to sober up.
   • She sobered up quickly after drinking water.
   • He tried to sober up before driving home.

   Sinónimossober up

Variantes phrasalsober up