What is the Spanish word for "stern"?

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

English

stern

Spanish

severo

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Alternative translations of "stern"

popa
estricto
riguroso

Examples of how to use "stern" in Spanish

English
My father has a very stern look.
Spanish
Mi padre tiene una mirada muy severa.
English
The teacher gave a stern look to noisy students.
Spanish
El maestro lanzó una mirada de reproche a los estudiantes ruidosos.
English
Her stern voice stopped the argument immediately.
Spanish
Su voz severa detuvo la discusión de inmediato.
English
He kept a stern expression during the meeting.
Spanish
Él mantuvo una expresión severa durante la reunión.
English
Their father was stern but fair with rules.
Spanish
Su padre era severo pero justo con las reglas.

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