No. 1,545 in Portuguese
leve
"Leve" in Portuguese means "light" or "not heavy" in English.
In a sentence
A mala está leve após retirar alguns objetos.
The suitcase is light after removing some objects.
Here, 'leve' is used as an adjective describing the weight of the suitcase, which is light.
Por favor, use um toque leve ao desenhar no papel.
Please use a light touch when drawing on the paper.
In this sentence, 'leve' describes the gentleness or softness of the touch, showing the physical application of gentleness.
Ele é uma pessoa leve, sempre alegre e descontraída.
He is a light-hearted person, always cheerful and relaxed.
Here, 'leve' is applied figuratively to describe the personality of the person as being carefree and cheerful.
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