/liˈxeɾo/
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Translation
light, slight
Word origin
From Old French legier, from Vulgar Latin leviarius, based on Latin levis ('light'). English 'levity' and 'alleviate' share the Latin root.
- Origin
- Old French
- Root
- legier
- English cognates
- levity, alleviate
Grammar
Feminineligera
Masc pluralligeros
Fem pluralligeras
Examples
.
This suitcase is very light.
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We had a light dinner before sleeping.
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A slight breeze blew all afternoon.
corredor .
The runner wears light, comfortable clothing.
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I noticed a slight improvement in his condition.
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