Leves (en. Mild)
/ˈleβes/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
That is not serious or grave.
The damages to the car were minor.
Los daños en el coche fueron leves.
That is perceived with little intensity.
The symptoms of his illness are mild.
Los síntomas de su enfermedad son leves.
That can be easily endured.
The criticisms he received were minor compared to the previous ones.
Las críticas que recibió fueron leves en comparación con las anteriores.
Etymology
From Latin 'levis', which means light or not heavy.
Common Phrases and Expressions
minor damages
Refers to damages that are minor and easily repairable.
daños leves
mild symptoms
Indicates symptoms that are not serious and do not require urgent medical attention.
sintomas leves
mild signs
Signs that suggest a minor or non-alarming situation.
indicios leves
Related Words
light
That weighs little or is of low intensity.
ligero
subtle
That is delicate or not easily perceptible.
sutil
minimal
That is the least possible or found at its lowest level.
mínimo
Slang Meanings
Refers to something that is not important.
That's just a minor problem, don't worry.
Eso es solo un problema leve, no te preocupes.
Used to describe a lack of seriousness in a situation.
The topic was light, so we laughed.
El tema era leve, así que nos reímos.