What does "leve" mean in English?

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Spanish

leve

English

slight

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Alternative translations of "leve"

mild
light
gentle
soft

Examples of how to use "leve" in Spanish

Spanish
Sufrió una herida leve en el brazo.
English
He suffered a minor wound on his arm.
Spanish
Sufrió un dolor leve después del ejercicio.
English
He experienced a mild pain after exercising.
Spanish
La brisa leve refrescó la tarde.
English
The gentle breeze refreshed the afternoon.
Spanish
Recibió una multa leve por el retraso.
English
He received a minor fine for being late.
Spanish
El temblor fue leve, pero nos asustó.
English
The tremor was mild, but it scared us.

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Sufrió una herida leve en el brazo.

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