What is the Spanish word for "serious"?

Learn how to say "serious" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

serious

Spanish

serio

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Alternative translations of "serious"

grave
formal
importante

Examples of how to use "serious" in Spanish

English
This is a very serious problem.
Spanish
Este es un problema muy grave.
English
She gave me a serious look.
Spanish
Ella me dio una mirada seria.
English
This is a serious problem.
Spanish
Este es un problema serio.
English
He isn't serious about studying.
Spanish
Él no se toma en serio el estudio.
English
Are you serious about moving?
Spanish
¿Estás decidido a mudarte?

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