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    Débil (en. Weak)

    /ˈde.βil/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    One who has little physical or moral strength.
    The patient feels weak after the operation.
    El paciente se siente débil después de la operación.
    One who lacks vigor or intensity.
    His argument was weak and did not convince anyone.
    Su argumento fue débil y no convenció a nadie.
    People who do not have the ability to face difficult situations.
    She is a weak person who cannot defend herself.
    Es una persona débil que no puede defenderse.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'debilis', which means 'weak, frail.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be weak
    To have little emotional or physical strength.
    ser débil
    weak in character
    A person who does not dare to make firm decisions.
    débil de carácter
    a weak person
    Someone who is vulnerable or easily influenced.
    una persona débil

    Related Words

    strengthen
    To make stronger or more resilient.
    fortalecer
    weaken
    To make something weaker.
    debilitar
    fragility
    The quality of being fragile or weak.
    fragilidad

    Slang Meanings

    To be a weakling
    I don't want you to go alone, don't be a weakling.
    No quiero que vayas solo, no seas un debilucho.
    To have a weakness
    She has a weakness for cats.
    Ella tiene una debilidad por los gatos.