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ligeiro — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • apace adv Quickly, rapidly, with speed.
  • light noun Brightness that lets people see, from the sun, a lamp, or fire.
  • nimble adj Able to move quickly, lightly, and with easy control.
  • quick adj Moving or happening fast.
  • slight adj Small in degree or amount; minor.
  • swift adj Moving or happening very quickly.
  • swiftly adv In a fast or quick manner.

Senses

ligeiro is used for these senses in English:

  • apace Quickly, rapidly, with speed.
  • light (nautical, of a ship) Riding high because of no cargo; by extension, pertaining to a ship which is light.
  • nimble Quick and light in movement or action.
  • quick Moving with speed, rapidity or swiftness, or capable of doing so; rapid; fast.
  • quick Mentally agile, alert, perceptive.
  • slight Minor; small in amount
  • swift Fast; quick; rapid.
  • swiftly In a swift manner; quickly; with quick motion or velocity; fleetly.

light — full definition

  1. noun Brightness that lets people see, from the sun, a lamp, or fire.
  2. noun A source of illumination, such as a lamp or bulb.
  3. verb To set something burning.
  4. verb To illuminate; to provide light for.
  5. adj Not heavy; weighing little.

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