severe

US /səˈvɪr/
UK /səˈvɪr/
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1.

severo, grave, intenso

very great; intense

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The patient is experiencing severe pain.
O paciente está sentindo uma dor severa.
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We are facing a severe shortage of water.
Estamos enfrentando uma escassez severa de água.
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intenseextremeacuteharshdrastic
2.

severo, rígido, austero

(of a person or their manner) strict or harsh

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The teacher was very severe with the misbehaving students.
O professor foi muito severo com os alunos que se comportaram mal.
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Her expression was severe, showing no hint of amusement.
Sua expressão era severa, não mostrando nenhum indício de diversão.
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strictharshsternaustererigorous
3.

severo, austero, simples

(of a style of dress or design) plain and without decoration

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She preferred a severe, minimalist style of decor.
Ela preferia um estilo de decoração severo e minimalista.
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The building's architecture was severe and imposing.
A arquitetura do edifício era severa e imponente.
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plainaustereunadornedminimalistsimple
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severalseverityseverely