lightweight

• Describe algo que pesa poco, o a una persona o cosa que no es seria, profunda o influyente.

Describes something that weighs little, or a person who is not serious or influential.

1. Light in weightA2formal

   Weighing relatively little compared to similar items, making it easy to carry or handle.

   Ligero de peso

   • This suitcase is lightweight and perfect for travel.
   • The new laptop is lightweight yet powerful.
   • She prefers lightweight fabrics for summer clothing.

   Sinónimosairyetherealfeatherweightfeatherylight

   Antónimosheavyleadenmassiveponderousweighty

2. Lacking importance or influenceB2informal

   Having little significance, impact, or authority.

   de poca importancia

   • He was dismissed as a lightweight in the political debate.
   • The report was criticized as lightweight and superficial.
   • Don't consider her a lightweight; her analysis is surprisingly deep.

   Sinónimosinconsequentialinsignificantminornegligiblesmall frysmall-timetrivialunimportant

   Antónimosauthoritativeconsequentialimportantinfluentialsignificantweighty

• Sustantivo que designa una categoría de peso en boxeo, lucha u otros deportes de contacto para participantes de un rango de peso determinado, o en sentido figurado, una persona considerada insignificante o presuntuosa.

A noun referring to a weight class in boxing, wrestling, or other combat sports for competitors of a specific weight range, or figuratively to a person who is considered insignificant or presumptuous.

1. B2formalsport

   A professional boxer weighing between 131 and 135 pounds.

   Peso ligero (boxeo)

   • The lightweight champion defended his title last night.
   • He moved up from the featherweight division to lightweight.
   • Many boxers struggle to maintain the lightweight limit.

2. B2formalsport

   An amateur boxer weighing no more than 132 pounds.

   Peso ligero (boxeo aficionado)

   • The young lightweight won a gold medal at the Olympics.
   • Amateur lightweights must weigh in before each match.
   • She competes as a lightweight in national tournaments.

3. B2formalsport

   A wrestler weighing between 139 and 154 pounds.

   Peso ligero (lucha libre)

   • The lightweight wrestler pinned his opponent in the final round.
   • He dropped down to the lightweight class for the competition.
   • Lightweight wrestlers are known for their speed and agility.

4. Unimportant personC1informal

   Someone who is insignificant but behaves in a cheeky or presumptuous manner.

   Persona insignificante pero presuntuosa

   • Don't listen to him, he's just a lightweight trying to sound important.
   • She acted like a lightweight, bossing everyone around despite her low rank.
   • The manager dismissed him as a lightweight with no real authority.

   Sinónimosjackanapessmall fryupstartwhippersnapper

   Antónimosbigwigluminarysomebody