What is the Spanish word for "slightly"?

Learn how to say "slightly" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

slightly

Spanish

ligeramente

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Alternative translations of "slightly"

un poco
algo
poco
levemente

Examples of how to use "slightly" in Spanish

English
I am feeling slightly better today.
Spanish
Me siento un poco mejor hoy.
English
The soup is slightly too salty for me.
Spanish
La sopa está un poco demasiado salada para mí.
English
She looked slightly surprised by the news.
Spanish
Ella parecía un poco sorprendida por la noticia.
English
Turn the volume slightly down, please.
Spanish
Baja un poco el volumen, por favor.
English
The road is slightly icy this morning.
Spanish
La carretera está un poco helada esta mañana.

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