ligero
light
Describes lightness in weight, movement, or depth
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Ligero means light and turns the English word light0 into an adjective1.
ligero
light
Refers to something that isn't heavy.
Esta mochila es muy ligeraThis backpack is very light
Necesito una maleta más ligeraI need a lighter suitcase
mild, slight
To be mild or slight is to be 'light' in degree rather than heavy or intense.
Solo tengo un dolor ligero de cabezaI only have a mild headache
Hubo un ligero retraso en el vueloThere was a slight delay on the flight
delicate, gentle
Items that are delicate or gentle have a 'light' touch.
Le dio un ligero toque en el hombroShe gave him a gentle touch on the shoulder
Una ligera brisa movía las cortinasA delicate breeze moved the curtains
hasty, careless, thoughtless, flippant
When you act in a careless way, you're treating something lightly, or being 'light' in judgment or thought.
Tomó la decisión a la ligeraHe made the decision carelessly
Sus comentarios ligeros ofendieron a todosHer flippant comments offended everyone
fast, nimble, quick
Something that isn't heavy naturally moves faster and is 'light' on its feet.
Es un bailarín muy ligero de piesHe's a very nimble-footed dancer
Caminaba ligero para no llegar tardeHe walked quickly so as not to be late