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slight in Portuguese

slight in Portuguese is ligeiro, insignificante, leve — slight means small in degree or amount; minor.

slight in Portuguese

ligeiro
adj
Minor; small in amount
insignificante
adj
Minor; small in amount
leve
adj
Minor; small in amount

What does "slight" mean?

  1. adj Small in degree or amount; minor.
    "There was only a slight chance of rain that afternoon."
  2. adj Slender or delicate in build.
    "He was a slight man, but surprisingly strong."
  3. verb To treat someone with disrespect or neglect, often by ignoring them.
    "She felt slighted when she wasn't invited to the meeting."
  4. noun An act or remark that shows disrespect or disregard for someone.
    "He took the joke as a slight against his work."

slight in a sentence

  • There was only a slight chance of rain that afternoon.
  • She noticed a slight improvement in her scores.
  • He was a slight man, but surprisingly strong.
  • She felt slighted when she wasn't invited to the meeting.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "slight" in Portuguese?

"slight" in Portuguese is ligeiro, insignificante, leve. slight means: Small in degree or amount; minor.

How do you use "slight" in a sentence?

Example: "There was only a slight chance of rain that afternoon." In Portuguese, "slight" is ligeiro, insignificante, leve.

Are there other ways to say "slight" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 3 translations listed for "slight": ligeiro, insignificante, leve.

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