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ligeramente

lee-hair-ah-MEN-teh/lixeɾaˈmente/

“ligeramente” means “slightly” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

slightly

Also: somewhat, a little bit
A single drop of water falling into a large bowl of water, creating a tiny ripple.

📝 In Action

El precio ha subido ligeramente este mes.

B1

The price has gone up slightly this month.

Estoy ligeramente cansada hoy.

A2

I am slightly tired today.

El plan original cambió ligeramente.

B1

The original plan changed slightly.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • un poco (a little)
  • levemente (faintly/slightly)

Antonyms

  • considerablemente (considerably)
  • mucho (a lot)

Common Collocations

  • diferir ligeramente – to differ slightly
  • ligeramente inclinado – slightly tilted

lightly

A single feather resting gently on the palm of a hand.

📝 In Action

Ella tocó el piano ligeramente.

B2

She played the piano lightly.

Debes presionar el botón ligeramente.

B1

You should press the button lightly.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • fuertemente (strongly/heavily)

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "ligeramente" in Spanish:

lightly→slightly→somewhat→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: ligeramente

Question 1 of 2

If your soup is 'ligeramente salada', what is the problem?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
ligero(light (weight)) — Adjective
ligereza(lightness) — Noun
aligerar(to lighten/speed up) — Verb
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Spanish adjective 'ligero' (meaning light), which comes from the Latin word 'levis' meaning 'not heavy'. The suffix '-mente' comes from the Latin word for 'mind' or 'manner'.

First recorded: 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: légèrementItalian: leggermente

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'ligeramente' formal?

It is neutral. You can use it with friends, but it also sounds very professional in a business meeting or a news report.

Can I use 'un poco' instead?

Yes! 'Un poco' is more common in casual conversation, while 'ligeramente' sounds a bit more precise and polished.