lightening

• Sustantivo que designa el descenso del útero hacia la cavidad pélvica al final del embarazo, o el proceso de aclarar o hacer algo más claro en color.

A noun referring to the descent of the uterus into the pelvic cavity that occurs late in pregnancy, or the process of changing to a lighter color.

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1. Descent of the uterus in pregnancyB2formalmedical

   The downward movement of the fetus into the pelvic cavity that typically occurs late in pregnancy, often described as the baby dropping.

   Descenso del útero en el embarazo

   • Lightening is a sign that labor may begin soon.
   • Many women feel increased pelvic pressure when lightening occurs.
   • The doctor confirmed that lightening had happened around 38 weeks.

   Sinónimosdroppingengagement

2. Process of making lighter in colorA2formal

   The act or process of making something paler or less dark, or the state of becoming lighter in shade.

   Aclaramiento

   • The lightening of her hair was achieved with a mild bleach.
   • This cream is recommended for lightening age spots.
   • The lightening of the sky at dawn was gradual and beautiful.

   Sinónimosfadingpalingwhitening

   Antónimosblackeningdarkening

• Verbo utilizado para indicar la acción de reducir el peso, aclarar el color o aligerar el ánimo, así como para señalar que algo se vuelve menos pesado o serio.

A verb used to indicate the act of making something lighter in weight, color, or mood, or to become less heavy or serious.

1. Make more cheerfulB1informal

   To make someone feel happier or less serious.

   alegrar, animar

   • Her joke lightened the mood in the room.
   • He tried to lighten the conversation with a funny story.
   • Music can lighten your spirits after a long day.

   Sinónimosbrightenbuoy upcheercheer upenlivengladdenliftuplift

   Antónimosburdendarkenoppresssaddenweigh

2. Reduce weightB1formal

   To make something physically lighter or less heavy.

   Aligerar (reducir peso)

   • We need to lighten the load before the hike.
   • She lightened her backpack by removing unnecessary items.
   • The truck was lightened by unloading some cargo.

   Sinónimosdisburdenunburdenunload

   Antónimosweigh down

3. Become more cheerfulB1informal

   To become happier or less serious.

   Alegrarse, animarse

   • His mood lightened after hearing the good news.
   • The atmosphere lightened when the music started.
   • She lightened up once she realized the problem was solved.

   Sinónimosbrightenbuck upcheer upliven upperk up

   Antónimosdarkendepresssaddenworsen

4. Make lighter or brighterB2formal

   To make something brighter in color or illumination.

   Aclarar o iluminar

   • The painter lightened the walls with a pale shade.
   • Opening the curtains lightened the entire room.
   • She lightened her hair with a new dye.

   Sinónimosbrightenilluminateillumineirradiatelight up

   Antónimosdarkendimobscureshade

5. Become lighterB2formal

   To become brighter or less dark.

   aclararse, volverse más claro

   • The sky lightened as the sun rose.
   • The room lightened when the clouds passed.
   • Her complexion lightened after using the cream.

   Sinónimosbrightenclearlight up

   Antónimosblackendarkendimshade

6. Alleviate pressure or stressB2formal

   To reduce or remove a burden, pressure, or stress.

   Aliviar la presión o el estrés

   • The new policy lightened the workload for employees.
   • Talking to a friend can lighten your emotional burden.
   • Delegating tasks helped lighten the pressure on the manager.

   Sinónimosallayalleviateassuagediminisheaselessenmitigatemoderatereducerelieve

   Antónimosburdenloadoppresstaxweigh

Variantes phrasallighten up