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leve

leh-beh

adjectivem or fB1
slight?small in degree or intensity,minor?not serious or important
Also:light?referring to a touch, breeze, or sound,mild?referring to symptoms or illnesses

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Siento un leve dolor de cabeza.

A2

I have a slight headache.

Hubo un leve retraso en el tren.

B1

There was a minor delay with the train.

Se sintió una brisa leve junto al mar.

B1

A light breeze was felt by the sea.

El accidente solo causó heridas leves.

B2

The accident only caused minor injuries.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • herida leve – minor injury
  • leve mejoría – slight improvement
  • falta leve – minor offense

💡 Grammar Points

One Form Fits All

The word 'leve' ends in 'e,' so it doesn't change its ending for masculine or feminine things. You can say 'un problema leve' (masculine) or 'una herida leve' (feminine).

❌ Common Pitfalls

Leve vs. Ligero

Mistake: "Using 'leve' to describe the weight of a physical object like a suitcase."

Correction: Use 'ligero' for weight. Use 'leve' for intensity, sounds, or importance. A box is 'ligera,' but a headache is 'leve.'

⭐ Usage Tips

Medical Context

In hospitals or news reports, 'leve' is the standard way to say an injury is not life-threatening.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: leve

Question 1 of 1

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

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Word Family

levedad(lightness/levity) - noun
relevar(to relieve/take over) - verb

Frequently Asked Questions

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).