No. 3,996 in Portuguese
light
In Portuguese, "light" refers to something that is low in calories or fat, often used for food and drink.
In a sentence
Ele prefere usar a lâmpada de luz branca no escritório.
He prefers to use the white light bulb in the office.
Here, 'light' refers to illumination produced by the bulb.
Essa mochila é muito light e fácil de carregar.
This backpack is very light and easy to carry.
In this sentence, 'light' refers to the weight or load, indicating that the backpack is lightweight.
Gostei muito desta camisa com um tom light de azul.
I really liked this shirt with a light shade of blue.
Here, 'light' is used to describe the brightness or intensity of the color.
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