Ligero in english
Light
pronunciation: laɪt part of speech: noun, adjective
pronunciation: laɪt part of speech: noun, adjective
In gestures
ligero = mild ; slight ; light ; lightweight [light-weight] ; light hearted [light-hearted/lighhearted] ; swift ; swift-footed ; swift of foot.
Example: If the spot stays yellow the paper is decidedly acid; an in-between colour (green, grey, grey-green, yellow-green) indicates mild acidity; while if the spot goes purple, the paper is near-neutral or alkaline.Example: The ISBD(CP)'s recommendations are very similar in principle to those for AACR2's 'in' analytics, except for slight changes in punctuation and order.Example: One can for the most part be safe in saying that a specialist monograph on neural surgery is not intended to be written or published for light recreational reading.Example: David Niven's amusing but very lightweight autobiography 'The Moon's a Balloon' is an excellent example of this phenomenon and it was impossible for the original hardback publishers to forecast the tremendous success of this book.Example: Properly read, live literature -- even the quietest or most light-hearted -- may be disturbing, may subvert our view of life.Example: For example, books close to the door and the circulation desk may be intended for the user who merely wishes to make a swift selection of items to take away and read elsewhere.Example: Hares, wild boar, and swift-footed gazelle roam freely over these vast regions.Example: Achilles laughed at this, for of course he was a mighty warrior and swift of foot, whereas the Tortoise was heavy and slow.more:
» a la ligera = lightly .
Example: Such championship cannot be lightly set aside, nevertheless it is now quiet certain that 'bibliography', incorrect and unfortunate as it may be, is here to stay and the situation must be accepted.» a paso ligero = on the double .
Example: The article is entitled 'Learning on the double'.» armadura ligera = lightweight armour .
Example: A new examination of silkworm cocoons suggests how they could inspire lightweight armour and environmentally-friendly car panels.» arma ligera = light weapon .
Example: Every minute someone in the world dies from the use of a small arm or light weapon.» bebedor ligero = light drinker .
Example: It appears that even if you're a light drinker, reducing your alcohol consumption could be beneficial for your heart.» caballería ligera = light cavalry .
Example: As the century wore on, sabres were mass produced for the troopers, who traditionally fit into a heavy or light cavalry category.» de pies ligeros = swift-footed ; fleet of foot ; fleet-footed ; swift of foot .
Example: Hares, wild boar, and swift-footed gazelle roam freely over these vast regions. Example: You are right, he did look very fleet of foot and he was indeed throwing punches in bunches. Example: Mercury was named by the Romans after the fleet-footed messenger of the gods because it seemed to move more quickly than any other planet. Example: Achilles laughed at this, for of course he was a mighty warrior and swift of foot, whereas the Tortoise was heavy and slow.» fumador liviano = light smoker .
Example: In general, a light smoker is someone who smokes less than 10 cigarettes per day while someone who smokes a pack a day or more is a heavy smoker.» industria ligera = light industry .
Example: While this city does have some light industry of its own - mostly metal, lumber, and paper products - its unhurried atmosphere and quiet shady streets camouflage all signs of mercantile activity.» ligero como una pluma = light as a feather .
Example: What is light as feather but even the strongest man cannot hold it more than minute? His breath.» ligero con los dedos = fleet-fingered .
Example: I've heard this sonata played often, usually in a rather light and fleet-fingered fashion, and I had never liked it until I heard Horowitz's rendering.» ligero de cascos = reckless ; promiscuous ; airheaded .
Example: A team of researchers have conducted a study with the paradoxical result -- the more mature the teenager's brain, the more reckless they become. Example: Results show that males tend to use more alcohol and drugs, to be more sexually promiscuous, and to feel more existential anxiety and powerlessness than females. Example: She's just an airheaded bimbo, with an endless capacity to push aside unpleasant realities in favor of her more satisfying interests: young men and jewels.» ligero de peso = lightweight [light-weight] .
Example: These computers will be thin and lightweight.» ligero de pies = fleet of foot ; fleet-footed ; swift-footed ; swift of foot .
Example: You are right, he did look very fleet of foot and he was indeed throwing punches in bunches. Example: Mercury was named by the Romans after the fleet-footed messenger of the gods because it seemed to move more quickly than any other planet. Example: Hares, wild boar, and swift-footed gazelle roam freely over these vast regions. Example: Achilles laughed at this, for of course he was a mighty warrior and swift of foot, whereas the Tortoise was heavy and slow.» ligero de ropa = scantily dressed ; scantily clad ; scantily clothed .
Example: An Iranian cleric has blamed the scantily dressed women and even the promiscuous women for all the quakes. Example: Good rule of thumb when browsing the Internet: If it looks lurid, promises nudity, or displays scantily clad women, don't click on it. Example: There are many many people who look good scantily clothed.» persona que tiene el sueño ligero = light sleeper .
Example: Although many people are self-proclaimed light sleepers or heavy sleepers, researchers have found that little is actually known about why people react differently to noises and other stimuli during sleep.» secar dando golpecitos ligeros con algo absorbente = pat + Nombre + dry .
Example: To steam a vegetable in your microwave, just wash it and pat it dry, place it in a microwave-safe bowl, cover tightly and microwave it.» tener la ligera sospecha de que = have + a sneaky feeling that .
Example: Again, she too could be just as corrupt as the others, but I have a sneaky feeling that she cheesed someone off, and they decided to put a spoke in her wheel.» tomarse a la ligera = take + lightly .
Example: The responsibility of the public library to the community must not be taken lightly.» tomarse Algo a la ligera = take + Nombre + lightly .
Example: Deploying a security solution to masses of consumers, especially one that changes the way they are used to banking, is not to be taken lightly.» tomarse las cosas a la ligera = make + light of things .
Example: A pert nose reveals a cheeky, fun-loving person, someone who knows how to make light of things.» tono ligero = light touch .
Example: The film's supple structure, surprisingly light touch, and bravura performances make it perhaps the most fully formed, half-hearted goof ever.» vehículo ligero = light vehicle .
Example: Rear ends of heavy vehicles are a real danger due to their being much higher than the front ends of cars and other light vehicles driving behind.» viajar ligero = travel + light .
Example: I'm always harping on about how important it is to travel light.» viajar ligero de equipaje = travel + light .
Example: I'm always harping on about how important it is to travel light.