This is the 3658th most frequent Portuguese word.
sérios
Serious.
The word “sérios” in this sentence describes the personality or attitude of the teachers as being earnest and responsible.
Os professores são muito sérios em relação aos seus deveres.
The teachers are very serious regarding their duties.
Here, “sérios” is used to describe the topics dealt with in the movie as being of importance or gravity.
Assistimos um filme sobre assuntos sérios.
We watched a movie about serious matters.
In this sentence, “sérios” refers to the demeanor of the candidates, indicating they were behaving in a formal and earnest manner.