How do you use "serious" in a sentence?

We need to have a serious conversation about our finances. She suffered serious injuries in the accident. Are you serious? I can't believe you did that!

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Q: What does "serious" mean?

Requiring careful thought; not joking or frivolous The adjective 'serious' describes something that requires careful consideration or is significant in importance. It can describe a person who is solemn and thoughtful rather than light-hearted, or a situation that is dangerous or potentially harmful. It also means sincere and not joking.

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Significado: Requiring careful thought; not joking or frivolous

严肃的，认真的，严重的

serio, grave, formal

真剣な、深刻な、重大な

진지한, 심각한, 중대한

The adjective 'serious' describes something that requires careful consideration or is significant in importance. It can describe a person who is solemn and thoughtful rather than light-hearted, or a situation that is dangerous or potentially harmful. It also means sincere and not joking.

形容词「serious」描述需要仔细考虑或具有重要意义的事物。它可以描述一个严肃和深思熟虑的人，而不是轻松愉快的人，或者一个危险或可能有害的情况。它也意味着真诚的，不是开玩笑的。

El adjetivo «serious» describe algo que requiere consideración cuidadosa o es significativo en importancia. Puede describir a una persona que es solemne y reflexiva en lugar de alegre, o una situación que es peligrosa o potencialmente dañina. También significa sincero y no en broma.

形容詞「serious」は、慎重な検討を必要とする、または重要性において重要なものを表します。軽快ではなく、厳粛で思慮深い人、または危険または潜在的に有害な状況を表すことができます。また、冗談ではなく真剣であることも意味します。

형용사 'serious'는 신중한 고려가 필요하거나 중요성이 큰 것을 묘사합니다. 가벼운 것이 아닌 엄숙하고 사려 깊은 사람이나, 위험하거나 잠재적으로 해로운 상황을 나타낼 수 있습니다. 또한 진심이며 농담이 아니라는 뜻으로도 쓰입니다.

Ejemplos

We need to have a serious conversation about our finances.
我们需要认真谈谈我们的财务状况。
Necesitamos tener una conversación seria sobre nuestras finanzas.
私たちの財政について真剣に話し合う必要があります。
우리 재정에 대해 진지하게 대화를 나눌 필요가 있습니다.
She suffered serious injuries in the accident.
她在事故中受了重伤。
Sufrió heridas graves en el accidente.
彼女は事故で重傷を負いました。
그녀는 사고로 중상을 입었습니다.
Are you serious? I can't believe you did that!
你是认真的吗？我不敢相信你做了那件事！
¿Hablas en serio? ¡No puedo creer que hayas hecho eso!
本気ですか？あなたがそんなことをしたなんて信じられません！
진심이에요? 당신이 그런 일을 했다니 믿을 수가 없어요!

Pronunciación

Guía de uso

Contexto: general

Tono: neutral

Origen e historia

From Old French 'serieux', from Latin 'serius' meaning 'weighty' or 'earnest'. The Latin word may be related to 'serus' (late), suggesting something that deserves extended, careful attention rather than being brushed aside.

Contexto cultural

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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