lite

• Término informal que indica una versión más ligera, sencilla o reducida, especialmente en productos con menos calorías, grasa o azúcar; también se usa para referirse a una edición simplificada o de menor contenido.

An informal term meaning less heavy, simpler, or lower in calories, fat, or sugar; often used in product names to indicate a light or reduced version.

1. Low-calorie or reduced ingredientsA2informalamericanculinary

   Containing fewer calories, fat, sugar, or other components than the regular version, often used in food and drink labels.

   light, bajo en calorías o con ingredientes reducidos

   • She bought lite mayonnaise to cut down on fat.
   • This lite beer only has 80 calories per bottle.
   • The lite yogurt still tastes creamy but has less sugar.
   • He ordered a lite version of the salad dressing.

   Sinónimosdietlight

   Antónimosoriginalregularstandard

2. Simplified or basic versionB1informal

   Describing a product or software that has fewer features or is less complex than the full version.

   Versión simplificada o básica

   • The lite app is free but has limited tools.
   • I chose the lite plan because I only need basic support.
   • This website has a lite mode for slower connections.
   • They released a lite edition of the game for casual players.

   Sinónimosabridgedbasiccut downlightlimitedminimalreducedsimplifiedstripped-down

   Antónimosadvancedcompletefullpremiumpro

3. Less intense or seriousB2informal

   Describing something that is easier, less demanding, or less heavy in tone or content.

   versión ligera

   • We just had a lite conversation, nothing deep.
   • The course is a lite introduction to programming.
   • After a heavy week, I wanted a lite movie to relax.
   • Her speech was lite on facts but full of humor.

   Sinónimoseasylightmildsimplifiedsoftundemanding

   Antónimosdemandingheavyintenseseriousweighty

4. Low in substance or trivialB2slangamerican

   Lacking depth, seriousness, or importance; sometimes used dismissively.

   superficial o trivial

   • That article was kind of lite, not much info.
   • His argument was lite and didn't convince anyone.
   • The party was lite until the band started playing.
   • Don't expect a detailed report; it's a lite summary.

   Sinónimosflimsyinsubstantiallightweightshallowsuperficialtrivial

   Antónimosdeepprofoundserioussignificantsubstantialweighty