brisa ligera
/bɾisa lixeɾa/from spelling rules
The English phrase "light breeze" is translated into Spanish as brisa ligera.
The phrase is used to describe a light breeze. You may also use the alternative brisa suave to describe a gentle or soft breeze.
What does it mean word for word?
In the phrase brisa ligera, brisa means breeze and ligera means light in terms of weight or intensity.
How do you pronounce it?
/bɾisa lixeɾa/
Did you know?
- The word brisa may be related to the Italian word brivido, which means 'shiver'. This suggests an ancient connection between a light breeze and the physical sensation of trembling.
- The word ligera has a double meaning in many Spanish dialects: it can mean 'light' as in weight, or it can mean 'fast' in certain contexts of movement.
- The alternative brisa suave uses suave, a word that also means 'smooth' to the touch or 'low volume' for music.
Examples in context
- La brisa suave acariciaba mi rostro mientras caminaba por la playa.The light breeze caressed my face as I walked along the beach.
- Disfrutamos de la brisa ligera mientras descansábamos en el jardín.We enjoyed the light breeze while resting in the garden.
- Hacía un viento suave que refrescaba el ambiente caluroso.There was a light breeze refreshing the hot atmosphere.
- El día era caluroso, pero el mar nos refrescaba con su brisa floja.The day was hot, but the sea cooled us down with its light breeze.
- Siento una brisa ligera en la cara.I feel a light breeze on my face.
- Solo hay una brisa ligera hoy.There is only a light breeze today.
- La brisa ligera mueve las hojas.The light breeze moves the leaves.
Example conversation
Lucía and Alejandro are walking on the beach.
- LucíaQué lindo día, ¿no?What a lovely day, right?
- AlejandroSí, y hay una brisa ligera.Yes, and there is a light breeze.
- LucíaEs perfecto para caminar.It is perfect for walking.
- AlejandroTienes razón, Lucía.You are right, Lucía.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries brisa, CC BY-SA 4.0.
