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    Grave (en. Serious)

    /ɡɾa.βe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That has a serious or solemn character.
    The serious incident caused great concern in the community.
    El grave incidente causó una gran preocupación en la comunidad.
    That has serious consequences.
    His serious mistake cost him his job.
    Su grave error le costó el puesto.
    That is expressed with seriousness.
    They spoke in a serious tone about the country's future.
    Hablaron en un tono grave sobre el futuro del país.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'gravis', which means heavy or serious.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a serious matter
    To have a serious problem that requires immediate attention.
    tener un asunto grave
    in grave danger
    To be in a situation of considerable risk.
    en grave peligro
    serious warning
    A serious sign of possible danger.
    grave advertencia

    Related Words

    gravity
    State of being serious or heavy, both physically and morally.
    gravedad
    very serious
    Extremely serious or grave.
    gravisimo
    aggravating
    Circumstance that increases the severity of a situation.
    agravante

    Slang Meanings

    Something that becomes serious in an informal context.
    That situation became serious when the police arrived.
    Esa situación se puso grave cuando llegó la policía.
    Used to describe something impressive or shocking.
    That party was serious, I'll never forget it.
    Esa fiesta estuvo grave, nunca lo olvidaré.