ligero
adjective
1. lightweight, light
low in weight
Common combinations
- equipaje ligero — light luggage
- material ligero — lightweight material
- La caja es ligera.The box is lightweight.
- Busco una mochila ligera.I'm looking for a lightweight backpack.
- Esta chaqueta es ligera y cómoda.This jacket is lightweight and comfortable.
2. quick, swift
moving quickly
Common combinations
- paso ligero — brisk pace
- El caballo corre ligero.The horse runs quickly.
- El niño va ligero al colegio.The boy goes quickly to school.
- Caminó con paso ligero.He walked at a brisk pace.
3. light, slight
not intense or serious
Common combinations
- lluvia ligera — light rain
- sueño ligero — light sleep
- La lluvia fue ligera.The rain was light.
- Tiene una herida ligera.He has a slight wound.
- Anoche tuve un sueño ligero.I had a light sleep last night.
4. light
easy to digest and not filling
Common combinations
- comida ligera — light food
- cena ligera — light dinner
- Prefiero una cena ligera.I prefer a light dinner.
- La sopa es ligera.The soup is light.
- Después del paseo, comimos algo ligero.After the walk, we ate something light.
5. superficial, thoughtless
not serious or well considered
Common combinations
- comentario ligero — superficial comment
- juicio ligero — hasty judgment
- Hizo un comentario ligero sobre el tema.He made a superficial comment about the subject.
- No hagas juicios ligeros.Don't make hasty judgments.
- Su respuesta fue ligera y poco clara.Her answer was superficial and unclear.
Same root
ligerezaaligerar
Phrases with this word
tomar algo a la ligera