Grave
Example: La situación económica del país es realmente grave este año.
Definition
"Grave" describes a situation or condition that is very serious, severe, or critical. In the example phrase, it refers to the country's economic situation being deeply concerning and potentially harmful this year.
Etymology
The word "grave" comes from Latin 'gravis,' meaning heavy or serious. Over time, it evolved in Spanish to describe something important or severe. Did you know? The same root gave rise to the English word 'grave,' which can mean serious or a place of burial, reflecting the idea of heaviness or solemnity.
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"Grave" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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