What is the Spanish word for "austerity"?

Learn how to say "austerity" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

austerity

Spanish

austeridad

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Alternative translations of "austerity"

severidad
rigor
frugalidad
sobriedad

Examples of how to use "austerity" in Spanish

English
The government imposed a period of austerity.
Spanish
El gobierno impuso un período de austeridad.
English
The government announced a program of austerity.
Spanish
El gobierno anunció un programa de austeridad.
English
Families felt the effects of austerity last year.
Spanish
Las familias sintieron los efectos de la austeridad el año pasado.
English
Austerity measures reduced spending on public services.
Spanish
Las medidas de austeridad redujeron el gasto en servicios públicos.
English
She described the period of austerity at work.
Spanish
Ella describió el período de austeridad en el trabajo.

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