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"Leve" is a form of "leve", an adjective which is often translated as "slight". "Liviano" is an adjective which is often translated as "light". Learn more about the difference between "liviano" and "leve" below.
liviano(
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byah
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. light
Estos aretes son muy livianos, así que son perfectos para los niños.These earrings are light, so they're perfect for children.
2. (thin)
a. light
Me voy a poner un suéter liviano porque hay una suave brisa esta tarde.I'm going to put on a light sweater because there is a gentle breeze this afternoon.
3. (moderate)
a. light
Tengo un cargo de trabajo más liviano este semestre.I have a lighter workload this semester.
a. frivolous
Me gustan los libros serios, no las novelas livianas de ese tipo.I like serious books, not frivolous novels of that sort.
5. (inconstant)
a. fickle
Los jóvenes aficionados de la música pop pueden resultar livianos.Young pop fans can be a fickle lot.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
6. (culinary)
a. lung
¿Cuál es la especialidad de la casa? - Livianos de res.What's the specialty of the house? - Beef lungs.
leve(
leh
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beh
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (subtle)
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.
3. (not heavy)
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.
5. (not spicy)
