English–Spanish

“serious” in Spanish

Spanish

Alsograve

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈseɾjo/

Example

Ella es seria en el trabajo.

She is serious at work.

Illustration for serio (serious)

How to say “serious” in Spanish

“Serious” in Spanish is serio.

A solemn person with a steady, unfaltering expression.

Full entry for serio: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with serio

¿Buscas una relación seria?

Are you looking for a serious relationship?

Tips for using serio

  • The colloquial question '¿En serio?' functions like English 'Really?' or 'Seriously?' to express surprise or doubt.

Other Spanish words for “serious”

El problema es grave.

The problem is serious.

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