spartan

BrE /ˈspɑːrtən/ AmE /ˈspɑːrtn/

adjective en → es

1 SIMPLE [attributive / predicative] B2

very simple and plain, with few or no luxuries

espartano, austero, sencillo

  • a spartan room/bedroom

Collocations spartan conditions · spartan lifestyle

  • The hotel rooms were very Spartan.

    Las habitaciones del hotel eran muy espartanas.

2 STRICT [attributive / predicative] B2

very strict and severe, with few or no luxuries or comforts

estricto, severo, riguroso

  • a spartan regime

Collocations spartan discipline · spartan rules

  • The army has a very Spartan way of life.

    El ejército tiene un estilo de vida muy estricto.

3 MINIMAL [attributive / predicative] C1

very basic and minimal, with only the most necessary things

mínimo, elemental, básico

  • a spartan diet

Collocations spartan equipment · spartan provisions

  • The camp had only Spartan facilities.

    El campo tenía solo instalaciones básicas.