slight

[/slaɪt/]

adjective/verb

leve, ligeiro, pequeno

1. small in degree; not severe or serious

There was a slight increase in temperature.

Houve um ligeiro aumento de temperatura.

2. thin and delicate in build

She has a slight frame.

Ela tem uma estrutura leve/delicada.

3. to treat someone with disrespect or indifference

He felt slighted by the comment.

Ele se sentiu desprezado pelo comentário.

4. an act of disrespect or discourtesy

It was a slight against her reputation.

Foi uma afronta à sua reputação.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

leve, ligeiro, pequeno

Standard usage in all contexts

São Paulo

leve

Preferred for 'small in degree'

Rio de Janeiro

ligeiro

Common usage, slightly more formal

Portugal

ligeiro, pequeno

Similar usage to Brazil, 'ligeiro' preferred

a slight on someone's character

to take something as a slight

slight of hand (sleight of hand)

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