grave
serious · low · deep
Se refiere a algo muy serio o peligroso, que puede causar daño o preocupación.
The Spanish word "grave" can have multiple meanings depending on context:
- Serious: It is often used to describe something very serious or severe, such as a grave problem (un problema grave) or a grave illness (una enfermedad grave).
- Grave (Musical): In music, "grave" indicates a slow and solemn tempo.
- Low-pitched: It can also describe something deep or low in sound, like a grave voice (voz grave).
- Grave accent (Accent mark): In Spanish, it is less common, but "grave" refers to the accent mark (`) used in some other languages.
In general, the most common use is to describe something important, serious, or severe.
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Examples
La situación del paciente es grave.adjective
The patient's condition is serious.
Ella se encuentra en estado grave después del accidente.adjective
She is in serious condition after the accident.
La herida es bastante grave y necesita atención médica.adjective
The wound is quite serious and needs medical attention.
Me gustan los sonidos graves del bajo.adjective
I like the low sounds of the bass.
Ellos hablaron con un tono muy grave durante la reunión.adjective
They spoke in a very deep tone during the meeting.
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