gravemente

grah-beh-MEN-teh/ɡɾaβeˈmente/

“gravemente” means “seriously” in Spanish (referring to health or damage).

seriously, gravely

Also: severely

AdverbB1

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📝 In Action

El pasajero resultó gravemente herido en el accidente.

The passenger was seriously injured in the accident.

La sequía ha afectado gravemente a las cosechas este año.

The drought has severely affected the crops this year.

El director habló gravemente sobre el futuro de la empresa.

The director spoke gravely about the company's future.

Word Connections

Synonyms

seriamente (seriously)
severamente (severely)

Antonyms

levemente (lightly / slightly)
ligeramente (slightly)

Common Collocations

herido gravemente – seriously injured
enfermo gravemente – critically ill
afectar gravemente – to affect seriously

Idioms & Expressions

estar gravemente equivocado – to be dead wrong or seriously mistaken

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "gravemente" in Spanish:

gravely→seriously→severely→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: gravemente

Question 1 of 3

Which sentence correctly describes a serious medical situation?

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👥 Word Family▼

grave(serious/grave) — Adjective

gravedad(gravity/seriousness) — Noun

agravar(to aggravate/make worse) — Verb

🎵 Rhymes▼

lentamente fuertementefielmente

📚 Etymology▼

Derived from the Latin 'gravis' (heavy, weighty, or serious) combined with the suffix '-mente' (mind/manner).

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: gravementItalian: gravementeEnglish: gravely

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does 'gravemente' mean 'at a grave'?

No. While the word for 'tomb' is 'tumba' or 'sepulcro,' 'gravemente' comes from the adjective 'grave,' which means serious or heavy. It has nothing to do with cemeteries!

Can I use 'gravemente' to mean 'very'?

Only in negative or serious contexts. You wouldn't say 'gravemente feliz' (seriously happy); you would use 'seriamente' or just 'muy' for that.

Is it formal?

It is a neutral to formal word. You will see it in newspapers and hear it from doctors, but it's not too stiff for everyday conversation if the topic is serious.