How to Say "sober" in Spanish

The Spanish word for “sober” is “sobrio” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

English → SpanishA2

sobrio

adjectiveA2

not drunk

A calm, composed person with a clear expression sitting at a small table, gently sipping from a glass of clear water.

Examples

Después de la fiesta, Juan se aseguró de que estaba sobrio antes de conducir.

After the party, Juan made sure he was sober before driving.

Necesitas estar sobria para firmar estos documentos.

You need to be clear-headed (sober) to sign these documents.

Gender Agreement

As an adjective, 'sobrio' must match the person or thing it describes: 'un hombre sobrio' (masculine) but 'una mujer sobria' (feminine).

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Related Translations

clear-headed→modest→plain→simple→understated→

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