No. 3,035 in Catalan
lleugera
The Catalan word "lleugera" means "light" (not heavy) in English.
In a sentence
La motxilla és lleugera i fàcil de portar.
The backpack is light and easy to carry.
In this sentence, 'lleugera' is used to describe the physical characteristic of being light in weight, as applied to the backpack.
Després de menjar una amanida lleugera, em sento millor.
After eating a light salad, I feel better.
Here, 'lleugera' characterizes the salad as being light, likely in terms of its digestibility or calorie content.
La conversa va ser lleugera, sense tocar temes profunds.
The conversation was light, not delving into deep topics.
In this case, 'lleugera' relates to the nature of the conversation, indicating it was not serious or heavy in content but rather casual.
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