What does "adusto" mean in English?

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Spanish

adusto

English

stern

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Alternative translations of "adusto"

harsh
severe
austere
grim

Examples of how to use "adusto" in Spanish

Spanish
Tenía un carácter serio y adusto.
English
He had a serious and stern character.
Spanish
Su rostro adusto asustó a los niños.
English
His stern face scared the children.
Spanish
El profesor tenía un carácter adusto.
English
The teacher had a stern personality.
Spanish
El hombre adusto entró sin saludar.
English
The stern man entered without greeting.
Spanish
No respondas al maestro adusto.
English
Don't respond to the stern teacher.

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Tenía un carácter serio y adusto.

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