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"Leve" is a form of "leve", an adjective which is often translated as "slight". "Amor" is a noun which is often translated as "love". Learn more about the difference between "leve" and "amor" below.
leve(
leh
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beh
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. slight
En la habitación hay un leve aroma a flores.There's a slight scent of flowers in the bedroom.
a. minor
El gobierno realizó cambios leves en el Código Civil.The government introduced minor changes to the civil code.
b. slight
Después de unos leves ajustes, el auto ya estaba de regreso en las calles.After a few slight adjustments, the car was back on the street.
c. mild
No puedo seguir jugando, siento un leve dolor en la rodilla.I can't go on playing; I feel a mild pain in my knee.
d. light
La gente piensa que el delincuente recibió un castigo leve por el delito que cometió.People think the criminal received a light punishment for the crime he committed.
a. light
El prototipo del robot puede transportar cargas leves.The prototype version of the robot can carry light loads.
a. light
Yo cenaré algo leve porque comí mucho en el almuerzo.I'll have something light for dinner because I had a lot for lunch.
a. mild
¿Es un plato picante? - No, es más bien leve.Is it a spicy dish? - No, it's rather mild.
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el amor(
ah
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mohr
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A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. love
El amor verdadero es difícil de encontrar.True love is difficult to find.
a. love
Ella se casó con su primer amor.She married her first love.
a. honey
Ven aquí, amor, y dame un abrazo.Come here, honey, and give me a hug.
b. love
¿Qué te pasa, amor? ¡Cuéntame!What's the matter, love? Talk to me!
c. sweetie
Buenos días, amor. ¿Quieres café?Good morning, sweetie. Do you want coffee?
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