leve

leh-beh/ˈleβe/

“leve” means “slight” in Spanish (small in degree or intensity).

slight, minor

Also: light, mild

Siento un leve dolor de cabeza.

I have a slight headache.

Hubo un leve retraso en el tren.

There was a minor delay with the train.

Se sintió una brisa leve junto al mar.

A light breeze was felt by the sea.

El accidente solo causó heridas leves.

The accident only caused minor injuries.

Words that translate to "leve" in Spanish:

Question 1 of 1

Which of these would you describe as 'leve' if it isn't very strong?

👥 Word Family▼

levedad(lightness/levity) — Noun

relevar(to relieve/take over) — Verb

🎵 Rhymes▼

📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'levis', which meant light in weight or of little importance.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: levityFrench: léger

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Does 'leve' mean the same thing as 'bajo'?

Not really. 'Bajo' means 'low' (like height or volume), while 'leve' means 'slight' or 'minor' (like a small amount of pain or a light breeze).

How do I make 'leve' plural?

Since it ends in a vowel, just add an 's'. For example: 'cambios leves' (slight changes).