ligeiro

[li-ˈɡɛj-ɾu]

adjectivemasculinepl: ligeiros

light, swift, quick

1. moving or capable of moving with speed; fast

The ligeiro horse galloped across the field.

O cavalo ligeiro galopou pelo campo.

2. of little weight; not heavy

She wore a ligeiro dress in the summer heat.

Ela usava um vestido ligeiro no calor do verão.

3. superficial or not thorough

He gave a ligeiro glance at the document.

Ele deu uma olhada ligeira no documento.

4. agile or nimble

The ligeiro dancer moved gracefully across the stage.

A bailarina ligeira moveu-se graciosamente pelo palco.

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General Brazilian

ligeiro

commonly used for both 'light' and 'quick'

Rio de Janeiro

ligeiro

standard usage, sometimes colloquially shortened to 'leve' for 'light'

São Paulo

ligeiro

standard usage in both written and spoken Portuguese

Portugal

ligeiro

widely used; more commonly used for 'light' in weight than 'quick'

de ligeiro - hastily, superficially

à ligeira - lightly, carelessly

ligeiro de roupa - scantily dressed

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