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taking seriously
[ˈteɪkɪŋ ˈsɪriəsli]
verb phrase
levar a sério
1.
to consider something or someone as important and deserving attention; to treat with due respect and concern
She is taking her studies seriously this semester.
Ela está levando seus estudos a sério este semestre.
2.
to accept or believe that something is true or significant
You should be taking his warnings seriously.
Você deveria estar levando seus avisos a sério.
3.
to regard something as requiring genuine effort or commitment
Are you taking this project seriously?
Você está levando este projeto a sério?
Synonyms
regarding seriously
treating with respect
considering important
taking to heart
giving consideration to
Antonyms
dismissing
ignoring
making light of
brushing aside
disregarding
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
levar a sério
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
levar a sério
standard usage
São Paulo
levar a sério
standard usage, often emphasizing professionalism
Portugal
levar a sério
identical usage as in Brazil
Related Idioms & Phrases
take it to heart
mean business
put your best foot forward
all in
no joke
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