/ˈleβe/

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Translation

slight, minor

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Word origin

From Latin levis ('light, not heavy').

Origin
Latin
Root
levis
English cognates
levity, alleviate

Grammar

Masc pluralleves

Examples

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He suffered only a slight injury in the accident.

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There is a slight difference between the two versions.

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A light breeze is blowing from the sea.

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The doctor said it was a minor infection.

temblor .

I noticed a slight tremble in her voice.

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This word is taught in chapter 44, lesson 12: leve, rodaje, empleada and 7 more words.