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"Grave" is a form of "grave", an adjective which is often translated as "serious". "Aguda" is a form of "agudo", an adjective which is often translated as "sharp". Learn more about the difference between "grave" and "aguda" below.
grave(
grah
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beh
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (critical)
a. serious
Nos enfrentamos a una situación grave que requiere cambios estructurales profundos.We are facing a serious situation that requires profound structural changes.
b. grave
Cometió un error muy grave pero supo rectificar a tiempo.He made a very grave mistake but was able to rectify it in time.
2. (very sick)
a. seriously ill
Los medios de comunicación han informado de que está grave.The media has reported him as being seriously ill.
3. (solemn)
a. grave
Me informó de su dimisión con expresión grave.She informed me of her resignation with a grave expression.
4. (bass)
5. (grammar)
b. stressed on the penultimate syllable (word)
"Casa" es una palabra grave."Casa" is a word that is stressed on the penultimate syllable.
agudo(
ah
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goo
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doh
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (pointed)
a. sharp
Ten cuidado con ese lápiz, que tiene la punta muy aguda.Be careful with that pencil; the point is very sharp.
2. (intense)
a. high-pitched
La voz aguda de la soprano puede romper una copa.The high-pitched voice of the lyric soprano can break a cup.
b. piercing
Era guapo, pero tenía la voz muy aguda.He was handsome, but his voice was very piercing.
c. quick-witted
Sherlock Holmes es el ejemplo perfecto de una persona aguda.Sherlock Holmes is the perfect example of a quick-witted person.
d. searching
El periodista hizo preguntas muy agudas al secretario de Estado.The journalist asked very searching questions of the Secretary of State.
e. witty (humorous)
Mi hermano es muy agudo; de cualquier cosa hace un chascarrillo.My brother is very witty; he can make a funny story out of anything.
a. acute
Un ángulo agudo es siempre menor de 90 grados.An acute angle is always less than 90 degrees.
7. (grammar)
a. stressed on the last syllable (word)
"Atención" es una palabra aguda."Atención" is a word that is stressed on the last syllable.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
8. (music)
b. high-note (in singing)
Los agudos de esa cantante son un poco irregulares.That singer's high-notes are a little erratic.
