serias
“serias” means “serious” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
serious
Also: reliable, grave
📝 In Action
Ellas son personas muy serias y trabajadoras.
A1They are very serious and hardworking people.
Estamos enfrentando unas crisis serias este año.
B1We are facing some serious crises this year.
Buscamos empresas serias para este proyecto.
B2We are looking for reliable companies for this project.
you serialize
📝 In Action
Si serias los documentos correctamente, será más fácil archivarlos.
C1If you serialize the documents correctly, they will be easier to file.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: serias
Question 1 of 2
Which of these is the correct use of 'serias' as an adjective?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'serius,' which described someone grave or in earnest. The verb 'seriar' comes from the later Latin word 'series,' meaning a row or succession.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use 'serias' to describe a single person?
No, 'serias' is plural. To describe one woman, use 'seria'. To describe one man, use 'serio'.
Is 'seriar' a common verb?
Not at all. You will likely only see it in technical manuals or academic texts. In daily life, people use 'ordenar' or 'poner en serie'.