lightly

leggermente, delicatamente

Delicatamente, esercitando poca pressione o forza.

In inglese semplice: Gently, with little pressure or force.

• She touched my arm lightly.
• He tapped lightly on the door.
• The bird landed lightly on the branch.

Sinonimi: gently, softly

Contrari: heavily, forcefully

Espressioni comuni: touch something lightly, tap something lightly, press lightly, step lightly

alla leggera

Senza considerare qualcosa serio o importante.

In inglese semplice: Without treating something as serious or important.

• Do not take this warning lightly.
• She spoke lightly about her mistakes.
• They had treated the risks too lightly.

Sinonimi: casually

Contrari: seriously

Espressioni comuni: take something lightly, treat something lightly

leggermente

In piccola quantità o formando solo uno strato sottile.

In inglese semplice: In a small amount or with only a thin covering.

• It was raining lightly.
• Lightly grease the pan before adding the mixture.
• The hills were lightly covered with snow.

Sinonimi: sparingly, thinly

Contrari: heavily, thickly

Espressioni comuni: rain lightly, lightly season something, lightly coat something, lightly dust something