En serio
Example: ¿Hablas en serio sobre cambiar de trabajo?
Definition
"En serio" is an adverbial phrase used in Spanish to express that something is said or done sincerely, genuinely, or without joking. It indicates seriousness or earnestness, as in the question '¿Hablas en serio sobre cambiar de trabajo?' which means 'Are you serious about changing jobs?'.
Etymology
The phrase "en serio" comes from the Spanish word "serio," meaning serious or earnest, combined with the preposition "en," meaning in. Together, they form an expression used to convey sincerity or seriousness. Did you know? This phrase reflects a straightforward way to emphasize truthfulness or gravity in conversation.
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"En serio" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (A1) - parte 1", containing 112 commonly used expressions.
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