Debilidades (en. Weaknesses)
/deβi.liˈðaðes/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Negative qualities that make a person or thing less effective or strong.
The weaknesses of the strategic plan were evident during the presentation.
Las debilidades del plan estratégico fueron evidentes durante la presentación.
Aspects in which improvement is needed.
Recognizing our weaknesses is the first step to overcoming them.
Reconocer nuestras debilidades es el primer paso para superarlas.
Emotional or physical vulnerability.
Her emotional weaknesses led her to seek professional help.
Sus debilidades emocionales la llevaron a buscar ayuda profesional.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'debilitas', which means weakness or fragility.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to make known the weaknesses
Identify and reveal the flaws or vulnerabilities of someone or something.
dar a conocer las debilidades
to exploit the weaknesses
To take advantage of a person's or situation's vulnerabilities.
explotar las debilidades
Related Words
weak
That has little strength or resilience.
débil
fragility
Quality of being weak or fragile.
fragilidad
vulnerability
Capacity to be hurt or damaged.
vulnerabilidad
Slang Meanings
weak points
In the fight, he used his opponent's weak points to win.
En la pelea, usó los puntos flacos de su oponente para ganar.
emotional junk
Sometimes we have emotional junk that are our weaknesses.
A veces tenemos cachivaches emocionales que son nuestras debilidades.