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    Endeble (en. Flimsy)

    /enˈðeble/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Lacking strength or resistance.
    The bridge is weak and won't support that much weight.
    El puente es endeble y no soportará tanto peso.
    Weakened or fragile in nature.
    His health has become weak after the illness.
    Su salud se ha vuelto endeble tras la enfermedad.
    Not firm or secure.
    He presented weak arguments in his defense.
    Presentó argumentos endebles en su defensa.

    Etymology

    Derived from Latin 'indebilis', which means 'weak'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be weak
    To be in a weak or fragile state.
    estar endeble
    weak argument
    An argument that lacks strength or persuasive power.
    argumento endeble
    weak structure
    A structure that is not sturdy and can easily collapse.
    estructura endeble

    Related Words

    weakness
    The condition of being weak or less strong.
    debilidad
    fragility
    The quality of being fragile or brittle.
    fragilidad
    instability
    The lack of stability or firmness.
    inestabilidad

    Slang Meanings

    Fragile, in a less formal context.
    That guy is weak, he can't handle challenges.
    Ese chico es endeble, no aguanta los retos.
    Dharpón, used in some contexts to refer to someone who gets discouraged easily.
    Don't be so weak, encourage yourself to try again.
    No seas tan endeble, anímate a intentarlo otra vez.