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    Severo (en. Severe)

    /seˈbeɾo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That manifests in a harsh or cruel way.
    The teacher was severe in the grading of the exams.
    El maestro fue severo en la evaluación de los exámenes.
    That causes great suffering or is very rigorous.
    The economic crisis has been severe for many families.
    La crisis económica ha sido severa para muchas familias.
    That acts with excessive rigor or seriousness.
    His severe character has earned him few friends.
    Su carácter severo le ha ganado pocos amigos.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    severe judgment
    A very rigorous or strict judgment.
    juicio severo
    severe in discipline
    That applies rules harshly.
    severo en la disciplina
    to have a severe character
    To have a very serious and rigorous personality.
    tener un carácter severo

    Related Words

    severity
    The quality of being severe or rigorous.
    severidad
    severely
    In a severe or rigorous manner.
    severamente
    moral severity
    Rigor in ethical or moral standards.
    severidad moral

    Slang Meanings

    Severe as something impressive or astonishing.
    The party was severe, everyone had a lot of fun!
    La fiesta estuvo severa, ¡todos se divirtieron mucho!
    Severe to describe something that is too good.
    That car is severe, you should buy one like it.
    Ese coche es severo, debería comprar uno igual.