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    Severa (en. Severe)

    /seˈβe.ɾa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Having an energetic and serious character.
    The teacher is very severe with students who do not turn in their assignments.
    La profesora es muy severa con los alumnos que no entregan sus tareas.
    That implies great rigor or harshness.
    The consequences of his mistake were severe.
    Las consecuencias de su error fueron severas.
    That presents an austere or grave form.
    The decoration of the living room is severe and elegant.
    La decoración del salón es severa y elegante.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'severus', which means serious or rigorous.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be severe
    To be rigorous in the observance of norms.
    ser severo
    severe punishment
    A punishment that entails great harshness.
    castigo severo
    severe decision
    A decision made with rigidity or seriousness.
    decisión severa

    Related Words

    severity
    Quality of being severe, especially in the way of judging or acting.
    severidad
    severely
    In a severe manner, with rigor or harshness.
    severamente
    inflexible
    That does not allow itself to be influenced or softened in its stance.
    inflexible

    Slang Meanings

    Term used to refer to someone who acts with an excessively rigid approach.
    Don't be so severe, relax a little.
    No seas tan severa, relájate un poco.
    Colloquial use when exaggerating the seriousness of something.
    That meeting was really severe, nobody laughed.
    Esa reunión fue bien severa, nadie se rió.