serious

• Describe algo importante, grave o que requiere consideración cuidadosa; no frívolo ni insignificante. También puede referirse a una persona sobria, formal o sincera.

Describes something that is important, grave, or requiring careful thought; not lighthearted or trivial.

1. Important or requiring thoughtA2formal

   Needing careful consideration or attention; not trivial.

   serio (importante o que requiere reflexión)

   • This is a serious matter that needs to be discussed.
   • She gave a serious speech about climate change.
   • We need to have a serious conversation about your future.

   Sinónimosconsequentialconsiderablecriticalgraveimportantmomentouspressingsignificanturgentweighty

   Antónimosfrivolousinsignificantminorsuperficialtrivialunimportant

2. Not joking or playfulA2formal

   Showing a lack of humor; earnest and sincere.

   Serio (sin humor)

   • He looked serious when he gave the news.
   • Are you serious about quitting your job?
   • She has a serious expression on her face.

   Sinónimosearnestgravehumorlesssinceresobersolemnsternunsmiling

   Antónimosfacetiousflippantfrivolousfunnyhumorousjokingplayfulwaggish

3. Severe or dangerousB1formal

   Having potentially harmful or grave consequences.

   grave, serio (peligroso)

   • He suffered a serious injury in the accident.
   • The storm caused serious damage to the town.
   • This is a serious illness that requires immediate treatment.

   Sinónimosacuteconsequentialcriticaldangerousdiregravemomentoussevereurgent

   Antónimosharmlessinsignificantminornegligibleslighttrivial

4. Significant in amount or degreeB1informal

   Large in size, amount, or extent.

   serio (en grado o cantidad)

   • They made a serious amount of money from the deal.
   • There is a serious lack of resources in the area.
   • She has a serious talent for painting.

   Sinónimosappreciablebigconsiderablelargemarkedsignificantsizeablesubstantial

   Antónimosinsignificantminornegligibleslighttrivial