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severe in Portuguese

severe in Portuguese is severo, duro, rígido — severe means very bad, intense, or extreme.

severe in Portuguese

severo
adj
Very bad or intense.
severo
adj
Strict or harsh.
duro
adj
Strict or harsh.
rígido
adj
Strict or harsh.
severo
adj
Sober, plain in appearance, austere.
austero
adj
Sober, plain in appearance, austere.

What does "severe" mean?

  1. adjective Very bad, intense, or extreme.
    "The region was hit by a severe drought that lasted three years."
  2. adjective Strict, harsh, or unforgiving.
    "The judge was known for handing down severe sentences."
  3. adjective Plain and unadorned in appearance; austere.
    "She wore a severe black suit to the interview."
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severe in a sentence

  • The region was hit by a severe drought that lasted three years.
  • She suffered severe injuries in the crash.
  • The judge was known for handing down severe sentences.
  • His parents were severe about homework and curfews.

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What is "severe" in Portuguese?

"severe" in Portuguese is severo, duro, rígido. severe means: Very bad, intense, or extreme.

How do you use "severe" in a sentence?

Example: "The region was hit by a severe drought that lasted three years." In Portuguese, "severe" is severo, duro, rígido.

Are there other ways to say "severe" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 4 translations listed for "severe": severo, duro, rígido, austero.

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