severe

[/səˈvɪr/]

adjective

severo

1. very serious or grave in nature

The patient has a severe illness.

O paciente tem uma doença severa.

2. strict or harsh in manner or appearance

The teacher has a severe expression.

A professora tem uma expressão severa.

3. extremely bad or intense

There was severe damage from the storm.

Houve danos severos causados pela tempestade.

4. demanding much effort or endurance

The severe winter conditions made travel difficult.

As condições severas do inverno dificultaram as viagens.

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General Brazilian

severo

standard usage across Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

severo

common in both formal and informal speech

São Paulo

severo

preferred in business and formal contexts

Portugal

severo

standard usage with identical meaning

severe blow - um golpe severo

severe weather - clima severo

severe penalty - uma pena severa

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