ligero
mild ; slight ; light ; lightweight [light-weight] ; light hearted [light-hearted/lighhearted] ; swift ; swift-footed ; swift of foot.
If the spot stays yellow the paper is decidedly acid; an in-between colour (green, grey, grey-green, yellow-green) indicates mild acidity; while if the spot goes purple, the paper is near-neutral or alkaline.
The ISBD(CP)'s recommendations are very similar in principle to those for AACR2's 'in' analytics, except for slight changes in punctuation and order.
One can for the most part be safe in saying that a specialist monograph on neural surgery is not intended to be written or published for light recreational reading.
David Niven's amusing but very lightweight autobiography 'The Moon's a Balloon' is an excellent example of this phenomenon and it was impossible for the original hardback publishers to forecast the tremendous success of this book.
Properly read, live literature - even the quietest or most light-hearted - may be disturbing, may subvert our view of life.
For example, books close to the door and the circulation desk may be intended for the user who merely wishes to make a swift selection of items to take away and read elsewhere.
Hares, wild boar, and swift-footed gazelle roam freely over these vast regions.
Achilles laughed at this, for of course he was a mighty warrior and swift of foot, whereas the Tortoise was heavy and slow.
a la ligera
lightly
Such championship cannot be lightly set aside, nevertheless it is now quiet certain that 'bibliography', incorrect and unfortunate as it may be, is here to stay and the situation must be accepted.
a paso ligero
on the double
The article is entitled 'Learning on the double'.
arma ligera
light weapon
Every minute someone in the world dies from the use of a small arm or light weapon.
de pies ligeros
swift-footed
fleet of foot
fleet-footed
swift of foot
Hares, wild boar, and swift-footed gazelle roam freely over these vast regions.
You are right, he did look very fleet of foot and he was indeed throwing punches in bunches.
Mercury was named by the Romans after the fleet-footed messenger of the gods because it seemed to move more quickly than any other planet.
Achilles laughed at this, for of course he was a mighty warrior and swift of foot, whereas the Tortoise was heavy and slow.
industria ligera
light industry
While this city does have some light industry of its own - mostly metal, lumber, and paper products - its unhurried atmosphere and quiet shady streets camouflage all signs of mercantile activity.
ligero como una pluma
light as a feather
What is light as feather but even the strongest man cannot hold it more than minute? His breath.
ligero con los dedos
fleet-fingered
I've heard this sonata played often, usually in a rather light and fleet-fingered fashion, and I had never liked it until I heard Horowitz's rendering.
ligero de cascos
reckless
promiscuous
airheaded
A team of researchers have conducted a study with the paradoxical result - the more mature the teenager's brain, the more reckless they become.
Results show that males tend to use more alcohol and drugs, to be more sexually promiscuous, and to feel more existential anxiety and powerlessness than females.
She's just an airheaded bimbo, with an endless capacity to push aside unpleasant realities in favor of her more satisfying interests: young men and jewels.
ligero de peso
lightweight [light-weight]
These computers will be thin and lightweight.
ligero de pies
fleet of foot
fleet-footed
swift-footed
swift of foot
You are right, he did look very fleet of foot and he was indeed throwing punches in bunches.
Mercury was named by the Romans after the fleet-footed messenger of the gods because it seemed to move more quickly than any other planet.
Hares, wild boar, and swift-footed gazelle roam freely over these vast regions.
Achilles laughed at this, for of course he was a mighty warrior and swift of foot, whereas the Tortoise was heavy and slow.
ligero de ropa
scantily dressed
scantily clad
scantily clothed
An Iranian cleric has blamed the scantily dressed women and even the promiscuous women for all the quakes.
Good rule of thumb when browsing the Internet: If it looks lurid, promises nudity, or displays scantily clad women, don't click on it.
There are many many people who look good scantily clothed.
tomarse a la ligera
take + lightly
The responsibility of the public library to the community must not be taken lightly.
tomarse Algo a la ligera
take + Nombre + lightly
Deploying a security solution to masses of consumers, especially one that changes the way they are used to banking, is not to be taken lightly.
tomarse las cosas a la ligera
make + light of things
A pert nose reveals a cheeky, fun-loving person, someone who knows how to make light of things.
tono ligero
light touch
The film's supple structure, surprisingly light touch, and bravura performances make it perhaps the most fully formed, half-hearted goof ever.
vehículo ligero
light vehicle
Rear ends of heavy vehicles are a real danger due to their being much higher than the front ends of cars and other light vehicles driving behind.
