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    Severos (en. Severe)

    /seˈbe.ɾos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That applies strict or rigid discipline.
    Severe teachers are often more respected by students.
    Los profesores severos suelen ser más respetados por los estudiantes.
    That implies intense suffering or pain.
    The exam was severe and many students failed to pass.
    El examen fue severo y muchos estudiantes no lograron aprobar.
    That is very demanding or critical.
    We received severe criticism about our report.
    Recibimos severas críticas sobre nuestro informe.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'severus' meaning strict or rigorous.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    severe punishment
    A very strict sanction or penalty.
    castigo severo
    severe repetition
    A rigorous or thorough review of something.
    repetición severa
    severe criticism
    A very harsh or negative evaluation of something.
    crítica severa

    Related Words

    severity
    Quality of being severe; rigor or harshness in treatment.
    severidad
    severe
    Adjective that describes a strict or rigorous person.
    severo
    rigor
    Quality of rigorous; precision or demand in execution.
    rigorosidad

    Slang Meanings

    Super strict
    The coach is severe with those who do not follow the rules.
    El entrenador es severo con los que no cumplen las reglas.
    Rigid in treatment
    The boss is very severe, allowing no kind of mistakes.
    El jefe es muy severo, no permite ningún tipo de errores.
    Tough in criticism
    His review was severe, leaving no stone unturned.
    Su reseña fue severa, no dejó títere con cabeza.