Usage examples of "lighter" in English with translation to Spanish

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Translations: all28 ligero16 claro5 encendedor2 other translations5

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I feel lighter than air. Me siento más ligero que el aire.

I prefer a lighter color. Prefiero un color más claro.

Do you have a lighter? ¿Tienes un encendedor?

I ask not for a lighter burden, but for broader shoulders. No pido una carga más ligera sino hombros más anchos.

I want a lighter shade. Quiero un tono más claro.

Have you got a lighter? ¿Tienes un encendedor?

The wooden plates are lighter than the metal plates, but the paper plates are the lightest. Los platos de madera son más ligeros que los platos de metal, pero los platos de papel son los más ligeros.

I need a light coat. Necesito un abrigo ligero.

It is still light outside. Todavía está claro afuera.

Don't make light of life. No te tomes la vida a la ligera.

I painted the roof light blue. Pinté el tejado de azul claro.

I felt light as a feather. Me sentía ligero como una pluma.

Cream is a white and light yellow liquid composed of concentrated proteins and fat. La crema es un líquido blanco y amarillo claro compuesto de proteínas concentradas y grasas.

I usually have a light breakfast. Normalmente tomo un desayuno ligero.

It’s not heavy, but light. No es pesado, sino que ligero.

This box is light enough to carry. Esta caja es lo suficientemente ligera para poderla portar.

She always walks with a light step. Ella siempre camina a paso ligero.

Today I want to eat something light. Hoy quiero comer algo ligero.

You'd better not make light of him. Será mejor que a él no lo tomes a la ligera.

The substance is light enough to float on the water. La sustancia es lo suficientemente ligera para flotar en el agua.

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