stern
US /stɝːn/
UK /stɝːn/
1.
severo, rigido
having a definite or severe quality or manner
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The teacher gave a stern warning to the noisy students.
L'insegnante diede un severo avvertimento agli studenti rumorosi.
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His stern expression showed his disapproval.
La sua espressione severa mostrava la sua disapprovazione.
1.
poppa, parte posteriore
the rear part of a ship or boat
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The captain stood at the stern of the ship, gazing at the horizon.
Il capitano stava a poppa della nave, fissando l'orizzonte.
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The waves crashed against the stern as the boat moved forward.
Le onde si infrangevano contro la poppa mentre la barca avanzava.