What does serio in Italian mean?

What is the meaning of the word serio in Italian? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use serio in Italian.

The word serio in Italian means serious, serious, austere, serious, worrisome, dependable, trustworthy, honest, get serious, act seriously, take seriously, seriously, seriously?, really?, half serious. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word serio

serious

aggettivo (non scherzoso)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Sei serio o mi stai prendendo in giro?
Are you serious or are you joking around?

serious, austere

aggettivo (espressione: severo)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Cos'è quell'espressione così seria? È successo qualcosa?
Why do you have such a serious expression? Did something happen?

serious, worrisome

aggettivo (grave)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Il soldato ha riportato serie ferite alle gambe.
The soldier had severe wounds on his leg.

dependable, trustworthy, honest

aggettivo (onesto, fidato)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
La nostra è un'azienda seria, potete fidarvi.
We are a very professional company, you can trust us.

get serious, act seriously

verbo intransitivo (idiomatico (agire con decisione)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

take seriously

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (idiomatico (credere per vero)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Non prenderai davvero sul serio quello che dice?
You're not really taking what he says seriously, are you?

seriously

locuzione avverbiale (seriamente, veramente)

seriously?, really?

interiezione (davvero?)

(interjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!")

half serious

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