ligero — meaning in English

English meaning

• gentle adj Kind, mild, and careful, especially in dealing with others.
• light noun Brightness that lets people see, from the sun, a lamp, or fire.
• lighthearted adj Joyful, glad, taking pleasure in being alive; not depressed or sad.
• loose adj Not firmly attached, fixed, or fitting tightly.
• slight adj Small in degree or amount; minor.
• soft adj Giving way easily under pressure; not hard or firm.
• swift adj Moving or happening very quickly.

Senses

ligero is used for these senses in English:

• gentle Soft and mild rather than hard or severe.
• light Low in fat, calories, alcohol, salt, etc.
• lighthearted Enjoyably lacking of seriousness, not grave.
• loose (somewhat dated) Free from moral restraint; immoral, unchaste.
• slight Minor; small in amount
• swift Fast; quick; rapid.

gentle — full definition

1. adj Kind, mild, and careful, especially in dealing with others.
2. adj Not harsh, forceful, or severe; mild.
3. adj Rising or falling gradually rather than steeply.
4. verb To calm, soothe, or tame.

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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