Severamente (en. Severely)
/seβeɾaˈmente/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adverb
Rigorously and firmly.
The teacher evaluated the students severely.
El profesor evaluó severamente a los alumnos.
With great hardness or intensity.
The consequences of his decision fell severely upon him.
Las consecuencias de su decisión cayeron severamente sobre él.
To a high or extreme degree.
He was severely affected by the news.
Fue severamente afectado por la noticia.
Etymology
From Latin 'severus', which means strict or serious.
Common Phrases and Expressions
severely injured
To suffer a wound of great severity.
severamente herido
to be treated severely
To receive very strict or rigorous treatment.
ser tratado severamente
Related Words
severe
That which is strict or harsh.
severo
severity
Seriousness or harshness in treatment or conditions.
severidad
Slang Meanings
Seriously
He said it severely, without any joke.
Lo dijo severamente, sin ninguna broma.
Strongly
The punishment was severely applied.
El castigo fue severamente aplicado.