spartan
/ˈspɑː(ɹ)tən/ adjetivo C1En español: espartano, austero
- Austere, frugal, characterized by self-denial. · I went on the retreat to the monastery, thinking I would be sleeping in a spartan cell, only to discover a simple but comfortable bedroom.
- Resolute in the face of danger or adversity. · The spartan legionaries vowed to fight to the death.
- Lacking in decoration and luxury.
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There was no trace, however, of anything of the kind, nor could I discover any sign which might indicate the character or intentions of the man who lived in this singular place, save that he must be of Spartan habits and cared little for the comforts of life.
Tall and well proportioned as an ancient gladiator, and muscular as a Spartan, he walked for a quarter of an hour without knowing where to direct his steps, actuated by the sole idea of getting away from the spot where if he lingered he knew that he would surely be taken.
During the reading of this, which was long, the public attention was continually drawn towards Andrea, who bore the inspection with Spartan unconcern.
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