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    Ligera (en. Light)

    /liˈxe.ɾa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That has less weight than what is considered normal.
    The backpack is lightweight and easy to carry.
    La mochila es ligera y fácil de llevar.
    That is easy to move or handle.
    The chair is so lightweight that I can move it with one hand.
    La silla es tan ligera que puedo moverla con una mano.
    That has little content or low intensity.
    The book is lightweight, perfect for reading on vacation.
    El libro es ligero, perfecto para leer en vacaciones.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'levis', which means 'light' or 'not heavy'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    lightweight load
    A load that doesn't weigh much.
    carga ligera
    lightweight analysis
    An analysis that is superficial or not deep.
    análisis ligero
    lightweight management
    A management that is carried out easily or with little effort.
    manejo ligero

    Related Words

    lightness
    Quality of being light.
    ligereza
    lighten
    To make lighter.
    aligerar
    lightly
    In a light or low-intensity manner.
    ligeramente

    Slang Meanings

    It refers to someone who is carefree or not serious.
    He is a carefree guy, always laughing and joking.
    Es un chico ligero, siempre riendo y bromeando.
    It is used to describe something that is not important.
    That's a trivial issue, it's not worth worrying about.
    Eso es una cuestión ligera, no vale la pena preocuparse.