Débiles (en. Weak)

/ˈðeβiles/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

That does not have enough physical or moral strength.

Her health is weak after the illness.

Su salud es débil después de la enfermedad.

That lacks firmness or consistency.

This argument is too weak to convince.

Este argumento es demasiado débil para convencer.

That is not able to withstand an attack or challenge.

The defenses of the castle were very weak.

Las defensas del castillo eran muy débiles.

From Latin 'debilis', meaning 'weak' or 'fragile'.

weak point

Vulnerable aspect or one that can be easily attacked.

punto débil

to be weak in character

Having a personality that easily yields under pressure.

ser débil de carácter

weak in spirit

People who become discouraged easily in the face of difficulties.

débiles de ánimo

strength

Quality of what is strong, resilience or vigor.

fortaleza

resistance

Capacity to endure something difficult or adverse.

resistencia

strength

Quality of being strong, both physically and morally.

fuerza

To be weak in a physical sense.

After the illness, he was quite weak.

Después de la enfermedad, estuvo bien débil.

To have an opinion that does not hold up.

That argument is very weak for the debate.

Ese argumento es muy débil para el debate.