Usages of leve
Quando me visto, eu prefiro roupas leves para não ter dores nas costas.
When I get dressed, I prefer light clothes so I don’t have back pains.
O bolo é leve.
The cake is light.
O vestido vai ficar ótimo com um casaco leve, mas não deixes nada nos bolsos.
The dress will look great with a light jacket, but don’t leave anything in the pockets.
Depois de chegarmos a casa, será bom prepararmos um jantar leve.
After we arrive home, it will be good for us to prepare a light dinner.
Se quiseres fritar as batatas, podes usar menos óleo para que fiquem mais leves.
If you want to fry the potatoes, you can use less oil so that they turn out lighter.
Tu, não tragas apenas agasalhos leves; prepara-te para chuva se o tempo mudar.
You, don’t bring only light outerwear; get ready for rain if the weather changes.
As minhas malas são leves, mas o empregado diz para não carregar muito peso.
My bags are light, but the employee says not to carry too much weight.
O teu novo sobretudo é mais leve do que o meu antigo.
Your new overcoat is lighter than my old one.
Com paciência, a massa fica mais leve.
With patience, the dough becomes lighter.
Prefiro a marca que usa tecido de algodão leve.
I prefer the brand that uses light cotton fabric.
As tuas botas são mais leves do que as minhas.
Your boots are lighter than mine.
A minha mochila está leve, porque só levo um livro e um lápis.
My backpack is light because I only carry one book and a pencil.
A Ana detesta filmes de terror, por isso vê só comédias leves.
Ana hates horror movies, so she only watches light comedies.
Ontem limpei todo o histórico, porque queria começar a semana com a mente mais leve.
Yesterday I cleared all the history because I wanted to start the week with a lighter mind.
Na viagem seguinte, a mochileira leva só bagagem de mão e um saco‑cama leve.
On the next trip, the female backpacker takes only hand luggage and a light sleeping bag.
A minha mãe diz que o salmão com espinafres fica leve e muito bom.
My mother says that salmon with spinach turns out light and very good.
Em julho, eu compro um uniforme leve para o estágio de verão.
In July, I buy a light uniform for the summer internship.
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