serias

SEH-ryahs

adjectivefA1

serious?not laughing or joking; grave

Also:reliable?trustworthy in a professional setting,grave?expressing deep concern or importance

📝 In Action

Ellas son personas muy serias y trabajadoras.

They are very serious and hardworking people.

Estamos enfrentando unas crisis serias este año.

We are facing some serious crises this year.

Buscamos empresas serias para este proyecto.

We are looking for reliable companies for this project.

Word Connections

Synonyms

graves (serious/grave)
formales (formal)
responsables (responsible)

Antonyms

alegres (cheerful)
divertidas (fun)
informales (informal)

Common Collocations

personas serias – serious people
cosas serias – serious matters
intenciones serias – serious intentions

💡 Grammar Points

Matching the Noun

Since this ends in '-as,' it must describe a group of things or people that are feminine. For example, use it with 'mujeres' (women) or 'noticias' (news).

❌ Common Pitfalls

Missing the Accent

Mistake: "Using 'serias' when you mean 'you would be'."

Correction: Use 'serías' (with an accent) for 'you would be'. Use 'serias' (no accent) for 'serious'.

⭐ Usage Tips

Personality vs. Mood

When you use this with 'son' (they are), you're talking about their personality. If you use it with 'están', you're saying they look serious right now.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: serias

Question 1 of 2

Which of these is the correct use of 'serias' as an adjective?

📚 More Resources

Word Family

serio(serious (masculine)) - adjective

seriedad(seriousness) - noun

seriamente(seriously) - adverb

serie(series) - noun

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'.