slightly

• Adverbio que significa 'en un grado pequeño' o 'no muy fuertemente'. Se usa para indicar una cantidad o intensidad leve, o una diferencia sutil.

An adverb meaning 'to a small degree' or 'not very much.' It is used to indicate a minor extent or a subtle difference in degree, quantity, or intensity.

1. To a small degreeA2formal

   In a small amount or degree; a little.

   ligeramente

   • The temperature dropped slightly overnight.
   • She was slightly annoyed by the delay.
   • He is slightly taller than his brother.

   Sinónimosbarelyfaintlylightlylittlemarginallymoderatelyscarcelysomewhatvaguely

   Antónimosconsiderablyextremelygreatlymarkedlysignificantlysubstantiallyvery

2. In a slender or delicate wayB2formal

   In a manner that is thin, delicate, or not strongly built.

   de manera delicada

   • She was slightly built, with delicate features.
   • The structure was slightly constructed, making it fragile.
   • He was slightly framed, but very agile.

   Sinónimosdelicatelyslenderlythinly