Gravísimo (en. Very serious)

/ɡɾaˈβisimo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Refers to a situation that is extremely serious.
The country's economic situation is gravest.
La situación económica del país es gravísima.
Indicates that something is of great magnitude or intensity.
That mistake in the report is gravest.
Ese error en el informe es gravísimo.
Used to describe a critical state or condition.
The patient's state of health is gravest.
El estado de salud del paciente es gravísimo.

Etymology

Derived from 'grave' with the suffix 'ísimo' indicating an extreme degree.

Common Phrases and Expressions

gravest error
A very serious mistake that can have severe consequences.
gravísimo error
gravest situation
A circumstance that requires urgent attention and is of great concern.
situación gravísima
gravest decision
A choice that has important and serious implications.
decisión gravísima

Related Words

grave
That implies great seriousness or difficulty.
grave
seriousness
Quality of being serious, the gravity of a situation.
seriedad
critical
That implies a serious danger or is at a decisive point.
crítico

Slang Meanings

Something that is very problematic or difficult to handle.
That party was gravest, the police came to shut it down.
Esa fiesta fue gravísima, la policía vino a cerrarla.
Can refer to an intense emotional situation.
Their breakup was gravest, she was sad for weeks.
Su ruptura fue gravísima, estuvo triste por semanas.