ligero
light
Describes lightness in weight, movement, or depth
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adjective suffix
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 ligera = This backpack is very light
- Necesito una maleta más ligera = I 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 cabeza = I only have a mild headache
- Hubo un ligero retraso en el vuelo = There 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 hombro = She gave him a gentle touch on the shoulder
- Una ligera brisa movía las cortinas = A 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 ligera = He made the decision carelessly
- Sus comentarios ligeros ofendieron a todos = Her 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 pies = He's a very nimble-footed dancer
- Caminaba ligero para no llegar tarde = He walked quickly so as not to be late