Ligero can describe low weight or a meal that is not heavy.

The idea

Use ligera for a feminine singular noun and ligeros for a masculine plural noun.

Examples

  • Esta mochila es ligera y fácil de llevar.This backpack is light and easy to carry.
  • El abrigo ligero es suficiente para la primavera.The light coat is enough for spring.
  • Prefiero una cena ligera antes de dormir.I prefer a light dinner before sleeping.
  • Los paquetes ligeros van encima de los pesados.The light packages go on top of the heavy ones.
  • ¿Tienes una chaqueta más ligera?Do you have a lighter jacket?
  • Preparamos comidas ligeras para el viaje.We prepare light meals for the trip.

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Watch out

For weight, ligero contrasts with pesado; a cena ligera is a light meal.

Try it yourself

  1. Choose the form agreeing with mochila: La mochila es ___. (ligera / ligero)

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    ligera

    Ligera agrees with the feminine singular noun mochila.

  2. Choose the form agreeing with paquetes: Los paquetes son ___. (ligeros / ligeras)

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    ligeros

    Ligeros agrees with the masculine plural noun paquetes.

  3. Choose the word for a backpack that weighs little: La mochila pesa poco y es fácil de llevar: es ___. (ligera / pesada)

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    ligera

    Ligera describes the low-weight backpack; pesada means heavy.

Use it today

Describe a light backpack and say what you prefer for a light dinner.