Meaning
grave, serious
- heavy
- solemn
- low-pitched, low-pitch
In a sentence
È un problema grave, dobbiamo parlarne subito.
It’s a serious problem, we need to talk about it right away.
Hai una voce grave oggi, sei stanco?
Your voice is low today, are you tired?
Per fortuna non è niente di grave.
Luckily, it’s nothing serious.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| grave | masculine · singular |
| grave | feminine · singular |
| gravi | masculine · plural |
| gravi | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'grave' for serious situations, not just 'heavy' objects. 'Pesante' is better for physical weight.
- Avoid overusing 'grave' for emotions. 'Serio' often fits better for 'serious' in casual contexts.
- Agrees in gender/number: 'una situazione grave' (fem. sing.), 'problemi gravi' (masc. pl.).