Translation of Italian word "leggero" to English
leggero
/ledˈdʒɛ.ro/
How to use
The Italian adjective 'leggero' expresses 'light (weight)' (Light (in weight)). It agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies (e.g. taking endings -o/-a/-i/-e or -e/-i). A typical usage pattern is 'leggero come una piuma' (as light as a feather).
🇬🇧 English
light (weight)
Example
Porto uno zaino leggero per la passeggiata in montagna.
I carry a light backpack for the mountain walk.
Stasera preferisco fare un pranzo leggero.
Tonight I prefer to have a light meal.
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- leggero come una piuma— as light as a feather
- Stasera preferisco fare un pranzo leggero.— Tonight I prefer to have a light meal.
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What does the Italian word "leggero" mean?▼
The Italian word "leggero" means "light (weight)" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Porto uno zaino leggero per la passeggiata in montagna." (which translates as "I carry a light backpack for the mountain walk.").
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