Translation of Italian word "severo" to English
severo
/seˈvɛ.ro/
How to use
The Italian adjective 'severo' expresses 'severe, strict' (Severe, strict, harsh). It agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies (e.g. taking endings -o/-a/-i/-e or -e/-i). A natural example is: 'Il giudice ha inflitto una pena severa al colpevole.' (The judge inflicted a severe sentence on guilty person.).
🇬🇧 English
severe, strict
Example
Il professore è severo ma giusto nelle valutazioni.
The professor is strict but fair in evaluations.
Il giudice ha inflitto una pena severa al colpevole.
The judge inflicted a severe sentence on guilty person.
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- severo il giudizio— a severe judgment
- Il giudice ha inflitto una pena severa al colpevole.— The judge inflicted a severe sentence on guilty person.
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The Italian word "severo" means "severe, strict" in English.
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