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hairshirt

/ˈhɛəʃɜːt/ /ˈhɛɹʃɝt/

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noun

Camisa de pelo, cilicio

A shirt made of haircloth; a cilice; especially one worn by ascetics or the penitent

Examples :

"The monk wore a hairshirt under his robes as a constant reminder of his vows of poverty and humility. "

El monje usaba una camisa de pelo debajo de sus túnicas como un recordatorio constante de sus votos de pobreza y humildad.

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noun

Penitencia, humildad

A state of penitence and humility.

Examples :

"After failing the exam, he adopted a metaphorical hairshirt, studying every evening and giving up all social activities to ensure he would pass the next time. "

Después de suspender el examen, adoptó una penitencia metafórica, estudiando todas las noches y renunciando a todas las actividades sociales para asegurarse de que aprobaría la próxima vez.

religion suffering soul moral philosophy guilt

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adjective

Ascético

Advocating or adopting a relatively ascetic lifestyle, especially for environmentalist reasons.

Examples :

"Her hairshirt lifestyle, filled with cycling to work and avoiding all processed food, was driven by a deep commitment to reducing her environmental impact. "

Su estilo de vida ascético, lleno de ir en bicicleta al trabajo y evitar todos los alimentos procesados, fue impulsado por un profundo compromiso de reducir su impacto ambiental.

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