/seˈβeɾo/
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Translation
severe, strict
Word origin
From Latin severus ('serious, grave, strict').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- severus
- English cognates
- severe
Grammar
Femininesevera
Masc pluralseveros
Fem pluralseveras
Examples
ortografía.
The teacher is very strict about spelling mistakes.
Sufrió lesión .
He suffered a severe injury to his knee.
.
She received a harsh punishment for arriving late.
.
The winter was especially harsh that year.
imponía .
His father had a stern look that commanded respect.
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