take someone/something seriously

US /teɪk ˈsʌmwʌn/ˈsʌmθɪŋ ˈsɪriəsli/
UK /teɪk ˈsʌmwʌn/ˈsʌmθɪŋ ˈsɪriəsli/
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levar a sério, considerar seriamente

to believe that someone or something is important and deserves attention

:
You need to take your studies seriously if you want to succeed.
Você precisa levar seus estudos a sério se quiser ter sucesso.
Don't take his threats seriously; he's just trying to scare you.
Não leve as ameaças dele a sério; ele está apenas tentando te assustar.