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    Gravemente (en. Seriously)

    /ɡrabe̞men̪te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adverb
    Of a serious nature or of great gravity.
    The accident occurred gravely on the highway.
    El accidente ocurrió gravemente en la autopista.
    In an intense or pronounced manner.
    The situation is gravely worsening with every moment that passes.
    La situación se agrava gravemente con cada momento que pasa.
    Indicating a critical or negative state.
    He was gravely ill and required urgent medical attention.
    Estaba gravemente enfermo y necesitaba atención médica urgente.

    Etymology

    It derives from the adjective 'grave', which comes from the Latin 'gravis'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    gravely affected
    When someone is seriously impacted by an event.
    gravemente afectado
    gravely ill
    Indicates a severely deteriorated state of health.
    gravemente enfermo
    gravely injured
    Refers to someone who has suffered very serious injuries.
    gravemente herido

    Related Words

    grave
    Having great seriousness or importance.
    grave
    gravity
    The quality of being grave or serious.
    gravedad
    aggravate
    Making something more grave or serious.
    agravar

    Slang Meanings

    To be in serious trouble.
    He is gravely with his boss for being late.
    Está gravemente con su jefe por llegar tarde.
    Serious in discussions.
    When he talks about the topic, he does it gravely, without jokes.
    Cuando habla sobre el tema, lo hace gravemente, sin chistes.