English–Spanish

“modest” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/awsˈteɾo/

Example

Su casa es austera.

His house is modest.

Illustration for austero (modest)

How to say “modest” in Spanish

“Modest” in Spanish is austero.

A sparsely furnished room with plain walls and few decorations.

Full entry for austero: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with austero

Lleva una vida austera desde hace años.

He has lived a frugal life for years.

Tips for using austero

  • Spanish austero commonly describes style, decor, or a way of living and can sound harsh for a person, so use sencillo or sobrio to soften the tone.

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