stern
BrE /stɜːn/ AmE /stɜrn/
adjective, noun en → es
showing or having a serious and strict attitude; not allowing any excuses for bad behavior
serio, estricto, severo
Collocations stern warning · stern look
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He gave her a stern warning.
Le dio una severa advertencia.
the back part of a ship or boat, opposite the front (bow)
popa del barco
Collocations stern anchor
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The captain stood at the stern of the ship.
El capitán se paró en la popa del barco.
causing pain or suffering; severe and unpleasant
duro, doloroso, severo
Collocations stern reality
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She had to face a stern reality.
Tuvieron que enfrentarse a una dura realidad.
(nautical) to steer or control the direction of a ship or boat
dirigir, guiar (un barco)
- stern something
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The captain sterned the ship towards the harbor.
El capitán dirigió el barco hacia el puerto.