severa

[sə-VEH-rə]

adjectivefemininepl: severas

severe, strict, harsh

1. Strict or demanding in manner or standards; not lenient

The teacher had a severe approach to discipline.

A professora tinha uma abordagem severa na disciplina.

2. Serious or acute in degree; intense

She suffered a severe injury in the accident.

Ela sofreu uma lesão severa no acidente.

3. Austere or grave in appearance or manner

His severe expression intimidated many people.

Sua expressão severa intimidava muitas pessoas.

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General Brazilian

severa

Common usage across Brazil

Portugal

severa

Standard Portuguese usage

severa crítica - harsh criticism

severa punição - severe punishment

severa tempestade - severe storm

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