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    Leve (en. Mild)

    /ˈle.βe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That doesn't weigh much.
    This package is very light; I can carry it easily.
    Este paquete es muy leve, puedo cargarlo fácilmente.
    That has little importance or seriousness.
    It's just a mild problem; don't worry.
    Es solo un problema leve, no te preocupes.
    That occurs gently or lightly.
    I felt a slight whisper in the wind.
    Sentí un leve susurro en el viento.
    That is of short duration.
    I had a slight cold that passed quickly.
    Tuve un leve resfriado que pasó rápidamente.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'levis', which means 'light' or 'not heavy'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    light as a feather
    Extremely light.
    leve como una pluma
    a light touch
    A very light contact.
    un leve roce
    faint smile
    A subtle or barely perceptible smile.
    sonrisa leve

    Related Words

    slightly
    In a light manner.
    levemente
    lightness
    Quality of what is light.
    levedad
    to lighten
    To make something lighter or less heavy.
    aligerar

    Slang Meanings

    Something that is not serious or can be taken lightly.
    That argument was light; it wasn't worth it.
    Esa discusión fue leve, no valía la pena.
    To describe a situation that is not stressful.
    Work today has been light; we haven't had much to do.
    El trabajo hoy ha estado leve, no hemos tenido mucho que hacer.