La sociedad española empezaba a presumir de _seria_; es decir, a vestirse lúgubremente, y el alegre imperio de los colorines se derrumbaba de un modo indudable.
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Spanish society was starting to pride itself on being *serious*—that is, on dressing somberly—and the joyful empire of vivid colors was undoubtedly crumbling.
Translated by markvanroode 6763 1 month ago

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