What is the Spanish word for "severity"?

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

English

severity

Spanish

severidad

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Alternative translations of "severity"

gravedad
rigor
dureza
intensidad

Examples of how to use "severity" in Spanish

English
The severity of the storm was unexpected.
Spanish
La gravedad de la tormenta fue inesperada.
English
The doctor assessed the severity of the injury.
Spanish
El médico evaluó la gravedad de la lesión.
English
They discussed the severity of the storm tonight.
Spanish
Hablaron sobre la gravedad de la tormenta esta noche.
English
Her tone showed the severity of the situation.
Spanish
Su tono mostró la gravedad de la situación.
English
We underestimated the severity of the budget cuts.
Spanish
Subestimamos la gravedad de los recortes presupuestarios.

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