ligeramente

An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
adverb
a. slightly
La sopa está ligeramente salada.The soup is slightly salty.
b. somewhat
Estoy ligeramente preocupado por el examen de español que tengo mañana.I'm somewhat worried about the Spanish test I have tomorrow.
a. slightly
¿Estabas fumando? Tu ropa huele ligeramente a tabaco.Have you been smoking? Your clothes smell slightly of cigarettes.
a. lightly
Marisa me tocó ligeramente en el hombro y me dijo que ya era hora para irnos.Marisa touched me lightly on the shoulder and told me that it was time to go.
b. gently
Después de agregar los tomates picados a los huevos batidos, revuelve la mezcla ligeramente.After adding the chopped tomatoes to the beaten eggs, gently stir the mixture.
a. hastily
No debes juzgar a nadie tan ligeramente; primero escucha lo que tengan que decir.You should not judge anyone so hastily; listen to what they have to say first.
a. flippantly
Por favor, seamos serios. El tema de la discriminación laboral no se debe tratar tan ligeramente.Please let's be serious. The subject of discrimination at work should not be treated so flippantly.
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