serious
/ˈsɪə.ɹi.əs/ adjetivo B1En español: serio
- Without humor or expression of happiness; grave in manner or disposition. · deadly serious· It was a surprise to see the captain, who had always seemed so serious, laugh so heartily.
- Important; weighty; not insignificant. · This is a serious problem. We'll need our best experts.
- Really intending what is said (or planned, etc); in earnest; not jocular or deceiving. · After all these years, we're finally getting serious attention.· He says he wants to buy the team, but is he serious?
- Committed.
De la biblioteca
“Ah, it is really a serious matter, then?” asked the marquis, remarking the cloud on Villefort’s brow.
“So serious that I must take leave of you for a few days; so,” added he, turning to Renée, “judge for yourself if it be not important.”
“No; I have come to speak to you of a very serious matter.”
“A serious matter,” said the count, looking at Franz with the earnestness usual to him; “and what may it be?”
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