lightweight

• Descreve algo que pesa pouco, ou uma pessoa ou coisa que não é séria, importante ou influente.

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.

   Leve

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

   Sinônimosairyetherealfeatherweightfeatherylight

   Antônimosheavyleadenmassiveponderousweighty

2. Lacking importance or influenceB2informal

   Having little significance, impact, or authority.

   sem importância

   • 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.

   Sinônimosinconsequentialinsignificantminornegligiblesmall frysmall-timetrivialunimportant

   Antônimosauthoritativeconsequentialimportantinfluentialsignificantweighty

• Substantivo que designa uma categoria de peso no boxe, luta livre ou outros esportes de contato para participantes de uma faixa de peso específica, ou, em sentido figurado, uma pessoa considerada insignificante ou presunçosa.

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-leve

   • 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 leve

   • 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.

   Lutador peso-leve

   • 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.

   Pessoa insignificante

   • 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.

   Sinônimosjackanapessmall fryupstartwhippersnapper

   Antônimosbigwigluminarysomebody