Debilidad (en. Weakness)

/deβiliˈðað/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
State of being weak or of little resistance.
The weakness of the material caused its breakage.
La debilidad del material provocó su rotura.
Vulnerability in character or morality.
His emotional weakness prevents him from making decisions.
Su debilidad emocional le impide tomar decisiones.
Weak aspect in an argument or reasoning.
The weakness of his argument was evident during the debate.
La debilidad de su argumento fue evidente durante el debate.
Sensation of reduced physical strength.
The illness caused him great weakness.
La enfermedad le causó una gran debilidad.

Etymology

From Latin 'debilitas', derived from 'debilis', which means 'weak'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

point of weakness
Vulnerable aspect in a person or situation.
punto de debilidad
moral weakness
Lack of firmness in ethical principles.
debilidad moral
there is no weakness
Expression that indicates strength or determination.
no hay debilidad

Related Words

weak
Having little strength.
débil
to weaken
To make something less strong or strong.
debilitar
strength
Capacity to do work or resistance.
fuerza

Slang Meanings

To be in a complicated situation.
I am in total weakness with this project.
Estoy en una debilidad total con este proyecto.
To feel emotionally overwhelmed.
This week I feel tremendous weakness.
Esta semana siento una debilidad tremenda.