gravedad
/grah-veh-DAHD/
gravity
Depicting the physical force of gravity pulling an object downward.
📝 In Action
La gravedad es la razón por la que las cosas caen.
A2Gravity is the reason things fall.
En la Luna, la gravedad es mucho menor que en la Tierra.
B1On the Moon, gravity is much less than on Earth.
💡 Grammar Points
Feminine Noun Rule
Most Spanish nouns ending in -dad are feminine, so remember to use 'la' before 'gravedad'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Talking about Space
This is the essential word when discussing planets, orbits, or astronauts floating.
Representing the seriousness or 'weight' of a situation (gravedad) by showing a character struggling with a heavy object.
gravedad(noun)
seriousness
?of a situation or problem
,severity
?of an injury or illness
solemnity
?of a manner or tone
📝 In Action
La gravedad de la crisis económica es innegable.
B2The seriousness of the economic crisis is undeniable.
El doctor nos informó sobre la gravedad de su estado.
B1The doctor informed us about the severity of his condition.
Habló con mucha gravedad sobre el futuro del proyecto.
B2He spoke with great seriousness about the future of the project.
💡 Grammar Points
Adjective 'Grave'
The related adjective is 'grave' (serious/severe), which is used very often: 'una situación grave' (a serious situation).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using 'Seriedad' vs 'Gravedad'
Mistake: "Using 'seriedad' when talking about a medical crisis."
Correction: Use 'gravedad' to describe the severity of a crisis or injury. 'Seriedad' usually refers to a person's behavior or demeanor.
⭐ Usage Tips
Critical Condition
When describing someone critically injured, always use the phrase 'está herido de gravedad' (is seriously injured).
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: gravedad
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'gravedad' to describe a physical force?
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Frequently Asked Questions
¿Cómo se dice 'seriously injured' usando gravedad?
You use the common phrase 'herido de gravedad' or 'lesionado de gravedad'. For example: 'Fue hospitalizado de gravedad' (He was hospitalized seriously/critically).
Does 'gravedad' ever mean 'weight' in the sense of how heavy something is?
Not usually. While its root means 'weight,' in modern Spanish, you should use 'peso' for the weight of an object. 'Gravedad' is reserved for the physical force or the metaphorical seriousness.