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No. 12,322 in Spanish

ligero

Light; not heavy.

In a sentence

  • Este bolso es muy ligero.

    This bag is very light.

    In this sentence, 'ligero' describes the weight of the bag, indicating that it is not heavy.

  • Llevaba un vestido ligero para el verano.

    She wore a light dress for the summer.

    Here, 'ligero' refers to the quality of the dress being suitable for warmer weather, likely thin or airy.

  • Tomó un desayuno ligero antes de salir.

    He had a light breakfast before leaving.

    In this example, 'ligero' conveys that the breakfast was not heavy or substantial, often implying it was an easy-to-digest, small meal.

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