sober

sobrio

Che non è sotto l’effetto di alcol o droghe.

In inglese semplice: Not affected by alcohol or drugs.

• I stayed sober at the party.
• Is she sober enough to drive?
• He has been sober for three years.

Sinonimi: clear-headed

Contrari: drunk, intoxicated

Espressioni comuni: stay sober, completely sober, sober driver, stone-cold sober

sobrio, discreto

Dai colori semplici e tranquilli, senza toni vivaci o appariscenti.

In inglese semplice: Plain and quiet in color, without anything bright or showy.

• He wore a sober grey suit.
• The room was decorated in sober colors.
• She chose a sober dress for the ceremony.

Sinonimi: muted, subdued, plain

Contrari: bright, flashy

Espressioni comuni: sober colors, sober suit, sober tones

a digiuno

Che non ha mangiato né bevuto per un certo periodo prima di un esame o trattamento medico.

In inglese semplice: Having had nothing to eat or drink for a period before a medical test or treatment.

• The patient must be sober before the test.
• She arrived sober for her blood test.
• Patients should remain sober until the procedure is finished.

Sinonimi: fasting

Espressioni comuni: sober patient, remain sober

smaltire la sbornia

Non essere più sotto l’effetto dell’alcol.

In inglese semplice: To stop being affected by alcohol.

• I need time to sober up.
• She sobered up by the morning.
• They waited for him to sober up before leaving.

Come si usa: sober up (He waited until he had sobered up.)

Sinonimi: become sober

Espressioni comuni: sober up, sober someone up

rasserenarsi, smaltire la sbornia

Diventare seri e calmi, o smaltire l’effetto dell’alcol; anche portare un’altra persona in questi stati.

In inglese semplice: To make or become serious and calm, or no longer affected by alcohol.

• His expression sobered.
• The news sobered everyone in the room.
• The thought of losing her home sobered her quickly.

Sinonimi: steady, calm

Espressioni comuni: sober someone, sober suddenly