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    Severidad (en. Severity)

    /se.βe.ɾi.ˈðað/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Condition of being severe.
    The severity of the sentence surprised everyone.
    La severidad de la sentencia sorprendió a todos.
    Difficulty or rigidity in dealing.
    The severity with which the rules were applied was questioned.
    La severidad con la que se aplicaron las reglas fue cuestionada.
    A high degree of a critical situation.
    The severity of the economic crisis demanded drastic measures.
    La severidad de la crisis económica exigió medidas drásticas.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'severitas', which means 'seriousness, rigor'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    With severity
    In a strict or rigorous manner.
    con severidad
    To take seriously
    To treat a matter with seriousness and rigor.
    tomar con severidad
    The severity of winter
    The harshness and extreme conditions of winter weather.
    la severidad del invierno

    Related Words

    Severe
    Acting with rigor or harshness.
    severo
    Severely
    In a severe or rigorous manner.
    severamente
    Moral severity
    Hardness in ethical or moral standards.
    severidad moral

    Slang Meanings

    Harsh response in a debate.
    His severity in arguing left everyone silent.
    Su severidad al argumentar dejó a todos en silencio.
    Rigid punishment.
    He received a harsh punishment for his wrongdoings.
    Le cayó una severidad por sus malas acciones.