severe

very bad or serious; causing a lot of damage, pain, etc.

grave, severo, fuerte

• a severe problem/situation
• be/seem to be a severe threat

Collocations severe pain · severe damage

• The storm caused severe flooding in the area.

  La tormenta causó inundaciones severas en la zona.

very strong or intense; extreme

fuerte, intenso, grave

• severe weather conditions
• a severe cold

Collocations severe weather · severe punishment

• The country is experiencing severe drought.

  El país está experimentando una sequía severa.

strict or harsh, especially in the way that someone behaves or is treated

estricto, riguroso, severo

• severe rules/standards
• be/seem to be a severe person

Collocations severe discipline · severe punishment

• The school has very severe rules about student behavior.

  La escuela tiene reglas muy estrictas sobre el comportamiento de los estudiantes.

serious and dangerous, especially in a medical context

crítico, grave, serio

• a severe illness/injury
• be/seem to be in a severe condition

Collocations severe injury · severe illness

• She was rushed to hospital with severe abdominal pain.

  La llevaron rápidly al hospital con dolor abdominal severo.