Usages of grave
Tive uma gripe grave.
I had a severe flu.
Tive uma gripe grave e não pude sair.
I had a severe flu and could not go out.
O escândalo com o milionário é gravíssimo.
The scandal with the millionaire is very serious.
Mesmo que aceites o errado, a consequência é grave.
Even if you accept the wrong thing, the consequence is serious.
A fúria no trânsito é que provoca acidentes graves.
Road rage is what causes serious accidents.
A desigualdade tornou-se um problema grave.
The inequality became a serious problem.
O facto de a imprensa enfrentar a censura é grave.
The fact that the press faces censorship is serious.
O distúrbio afeta a saúde, daí que seja grave.
The disorder affects health, hence it is serious.
A degradação é grave e tenho medo de que o muro se desmorone.
The degradation is severe and I am afraid that the wall will collapse.
Costumam-se impor sanções graves por qualquer infração.
Severe sanctions are usually imposed for any infraction.
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