How to pronounce “ligero”
Hear how “ligero (light (not heavy))” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | light (not heavy) |
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| Syllables | li · ge · ro (3) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: GE. |
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| IPA | /li.ˈxe.ɾo/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The g before e is a strong h sound: lee-HEH-roh.
- The single r is a quick tap, like the "tt" in American English "butter". Don't use an English r.
- g before e or i is a breathy h, a little raspier than English h.
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: Spanish R and RR · J, G and X · Stress and accent marks
Example sentences
Esta maleta es ligera.This suitcase is light.
Quiero algo ligero para cenar.I want something light for dinner.
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