ser severo, ser rigoroso, ser austero
1. to have or display a serious, strict, or severe demeanor; to be harsh or uncompromising in manner or attitude
The teacher was stern with the students who misbehaved in class.
A professora foi severa com os alunos que se comportaram mal na aula.
2. to be grim, forbidding, or austere in appearance or character
His stern expression made it clear he was not amused.
Sua expressão severa deixou claro que ele não estava amused.
3. to show stern disapproval or displeasure
The judge was stern in her ruling against the defendant.
A juíza foi rigorosa em sua sentença contra o réu.
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