ligero

light

adjective lee-HEH-roh Less Common

Also means

slight

Usage Note

Ligero describes light weight (una maleta ligera) or mild intensity (un ligero resfriado). It is more colloquial than its near-synonym leve, which is preferred in formal or medical contexts. The phrase a la ligera means 'hastily' or 'carelessly'. Do not confuse with luminoso or claro, which express brightness rather than weight.

Examples

"Lleva una chaqueta ligera en verano."

Natural Translation

She wears a light jacket in summer.

Related Words

Explore Spanish by topic

SpanishNow

How to Roll Your Rs in Spanish (Even If You Can't Yet)

Roll your Rs in Spanish by building from the butter sound you already make, then adding airflow. A step-by-step method, minimal pairs, and self-check drills.

June 3, 2026 7 min read

SpanishNow

Spanish Object Pronouns: Lo, La, Le & Se Made Simple

Use lo/la for the direct object and le for the indirect — and le becomes se before lo/la. Master Spanish object pronouns with one simple verb test.

June 9, 2026 6 min read

SpanishNow

How to Memorize Spanish Vocabulary Fast (That Sticks)

Memorize Spanish vocabulary fast with a 15-minute daily loop: spaced repetition, frequency-first words, and example-sentence cards that actually stick.

June 9, 2026 6 min read

SpanishNow

Te Quiero vs Te Amo: Saying "I Love You" in Spanish

Te quiero vs te amo, explained: te quiero is the warm, safe everyday I love you; te amo is deeper and more romantic. A relationship-by-relationship map.

June 3, 2026 6 min read