spartan
gb/spˈɑɹtən/ us/spˈɑɹtən/
B2
Inglese
puritán, spártai
B2
1
Schema d'uso:
spartan [room/accommodation/lifestyle/meal]
The hotel room was spartan: a bed, a desk, and nothing else.
A szállodai szoba puritán volt: egy ágy, egy íróasztal, és semmi más.
They lived in a spartan cabin with no running water.
Egy puritán kunyhóban éltek, ahol nem volt vezetékes víz.
Her office is spartan, with white walls and minimal furniture.
Esempi per chi studia
My room is spartan but clean.
A szobám puritán, de tiszta.
We ate a spartan meal.
Puritán ételt ettünk.
Errore comune:
Learners may think it means 'from Spain' or confuse it with 'Spartacus'; it refers to simplicity and lack of comfort.
Significato
simple and lacking comfort
Collocazioni
spartan room
|spartan apartment
|spartan accommodation
|spartan conditions
|spartan surroundings
|spartan decor
|spartan furnishings
|spartan diet
|spartan meal
|spartan lifestyle
Sinonimi
austere (More formal and often suggests severity or lack of warmth.)
|
bare-bones (Emphasizes only the essentials, nothing extra.)
|
plain (More general; can be neutral rather than intentionally strict.)
Contrari
luxurious (Has many comforts and expensive features.)
|
comfortable (Emphasizes ease and physical comfort.)
Temi
daily_life
|housing
|lifestyle
Definizione
very simple, with almost no comfort
Very plain and simple, with few comforts or luxuries.
C1
2
spártai
B2
Schema d'uso:
spartan [training/regimen/routine/existence]
He follows a spartan training regime with early mornings and no days off.
Spártai edzésrendet követ: korán kel, és nincs pihenőnap.
She kept to a spartan routine while finishing her thesis.
A szakdolgozata befejezése közben spártai napirendhez tartotta magát.
Their spartan discipline impressed the whole team.
Esempi per chi studia
He has a spartan routine.
Spártai napirendje van.
Her training is spartan.
Spártai az edzése.
Errore comune:
This meaning overlaps with 'simple and lacking comfort', but it focuses more on discipline and toughness.
Significato
tough and self-disciplined
Collocazioni
spartan training
|spartan regimen
|spartan routine
|spartan discipline
|a spartan existence
|spartan self-control
|spartan upbringing
Sinonimi
ascetic (Often linked to religion or philosophy and avoiding pleasure.)
|
rigorous (Focuses on being strict and demanding, especially for training or rules.)
|
hard (More general; lacks the idea of deliberate minimalism.)
Contrari
indulgent (Allows oneself pleasures and comforts.)
|
easygoing (Not strict or demanding.)
Temi
lifestyle
|health
|sports
Definizione
strict and hard, requiring self-control
Involving strict self-control, hardship, or a deliberately hard way of living or training.
C1
3
spártai
B2
Schema d'uso:
Spartan [army/warrior/society/laws/customs]
The documentary explored Spartan society and its military focus.
A dokumentumfilm a spártai társadalmat és annak katonai szemléletét vizsgálta.
He wrote his thesis on Spartan education and citizenship.
A szakdolgozatát a spártai nevelésről és polgárjogról írta.
The museum displayed Spartan weapons and armor.
Esempi per chi studia
Spartan soldiers were famous in ancient Greece.
A spártai katonák híresek voltak az ókori Görögországban.
Errore comune:
This is usually capitalized (Spartan) when it means 'from Sparta'.
Significato
relating to ancient Sparta
Collocazioni
Spartan society
|Spartan culture
|Spartan army
|Spartan warrior
|Spartan laws
|Spartan upbringing
Sinonimi
Spartan (Standard form; there is no close everyday synonym for 'from Sparta'.)
Contrari
Athenian (Relating to Athens, often contrasted with Sparta in history.)
Temi
history
|culture
|education
Definizione
connected to ancient Sparta (Greece)
Of or relating to the ancient Greek city-state of Sparta or its people and culture (usually spelled with a capital letter).
SOSTANTIVO
C1
4
spártai
B2
Schema d'uso:
a Spartan; Spartans
A Spartan was expected to endure hardship without complaint.
Egy spártaitól elvárták, hogy panasz nélkül tűrje a megpróbáltatásokat.
The Spartans resisted the invasion with fierce discipline.
A spártaiak kemény fegyelemmel álltak ellen az inváziónak.
He dressed as a Spartan for the history reenactment.
Esempi per chi studia
A Spartan was a soldier in ancient Greece.
A spártai az ókori Görögország egyik katonája volt.
Errore comune:
Usually capitalized (a Spartan) for the person; lowercase 'spartan' is normally the adjective meaning 'simple'.
Significato
person from ancient Sparta
Collocazioni
Spartan soldier
|Spartan warrior
|the Spartans
|Spartan citizen
Sinonimi
Spartiates (More technical term for full Spartan citizens; uncommon in general English.)
Contrari
Athenian (A person from Athens; often contrasted with Spartans.)
Temi
history
|people
Definizione
a person from ancient Sparta
A person from ancient Sparta, especially a soldier (usually spelled with a capital letter).
Grammatica
Forma base
spartan
IPA
GB/spˈɑɹtən/
US/spˈɑɹtən/
Sillabe e accento
spartan (1 sillaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (spartan)
Forme flesse
Adjective
- Base: spartan
- Comparative: spartaner
- Superlative: spartanest
Noun
- Base: spartan
- Plural: spartans
Espressioni
Ancora nessuna espressione collegata a questa voce.