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slightly
[/ˈslaɪtli/]
adverb
ligeiramente
1.
in a small degree; to a small extent
The temperature is slightly warmer today.
A temperatura está ligeiramente mais quente hoje.
2.
in a delicate or slender manner
She has a slightly built frame.
Ela tem uma estrutura corporal ligeiramente delicada.
3.
somewhat; rather
I'm slightly confused by the instructions.
Estou ligeiramente confuso com as instruções.
Synonyms
somewhat
rather
a bit
a little
marginally
faintly
Antonyms
greatly
significantly
considerably
substantially
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
ligeiramente
standard usage
Brazil
um pouco
informal alternative, more colloquial
Portugal
ligeiramente
standard usage in European Portuguese
Portugal
levemente
alternative, slightly more formal
Related Idioms & Phrases
slightly off
slightly under the weather
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