Seriedad (en. Seriousness)

/seɾjeðad/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Quality of what is serious or grave.
Seriousness at work is essential for success.
La seriedad en el trabajo es fundamental para el éxito.
State of a situation that requires attention and care.
The seriousness of the problem forced us to act quickly.
La seriedad del problema nos obligó a actuar rápidamente.
Behavior of someone who does not laugh or joke easily.
His seriousness in the meeting surprised everyone.
Su seriedad en la reunión sorprendió a todos.

Etymology

From Latin 'seriositas', which comes from 'serius', meaning serious.

Common Phrases and Expressions

take seriously
to consider something with the importance it deserves.
tomar en serio
seriousness of the situation
the serious or critical state of a matter.
seriedad de la situación
seriously
in a serious manner, without joking.
en serio

Related Words

serious
One who acts with seriousness or gravity.
serio
seriousness
Quality of seriousness in behavior.
serieta
serenity
State of tranquility and calm.
serenidad

Slang Meanings

Not taking things too dramatically.
Relax, it's not that serious; there's no need for so much seriousness.
Relájate, no es para tanto, no hay que usar tanta seriedad.
Not being a party pooper.
Although he likes seriousness, this time he let himself go and had fun.
Aunque le gusta la seriedad, esta vez se dejó llevar y se divirtió.