sobrias

Sobrias is the feminine plural form of the Spanish adjective sobrio, used to describe feminine plural nouns or collective groups containing women. The masculine plural form is sobrios, and the singular forms are sobrio (masculine) and sobria (feminine). Sobrias can function as a predicate or as a modifier: Las personas sobrias, Una actitud sobria, Las ideas sobrias son valoradas.

In meaning, sobrio denotes restraint, moderation, and seriousness. It can describe behavior (a sober temperament), attitude (a sober response to criticism), or aesthetics (designs that are plain, understated, and without excess). The term is often contrasted with ostentoso, lujoso, or extravagante, which imply showiness or luxury. In addition to people, sobrias can refer to nonhuman subjects, such as decoraciones sobrias or un estilo sobrio, indicating simplicity and clarity.

Etymology traces sobrio to Latin sobrius, passing into Old Spanish and then modern Spanish. The feminine form sobria and its plural sobrias reflect standard Spanish gender and number agreement. Related terms include sobriedad (sobriety) and sobrio in related expressions like “trato sobrio” (a restrained treatment) or “hablar sobrio” (to speak soberly).

Usage notes: while sobrias primarily describes feminine plurals, the concept covers both personal and stylistic restraint. It is common in journalism, literature, and everyday speech when praising or requesting modest, nonexcessive presentation or conduct.