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    Frágiles (en. Fragile)

    /ˈfɾaxiles/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That does not have enough resistance to withstand blows or pressure.
    Glass objects are very fragile.
    Los objetos de vidrio son muy frágiles.
    That is weak or not strong in its nature.
    His health has been very fragile since he was ill.
    Su salud es muy frágil desde que estuvo enfermo.
    That can change easily or is unstable.
    The country's economic situation is fragile.
    La situación económica del país es frágil.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'fragilis', which means 'brittle'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    more fragile than glass
    That is very vulnerable or delicate.
    más frágil que un cristal
    fragile relationship
    A relationship that can easily break.
    relación frágil
    fragile situation
    An unstable situation that can change quickly.
    situación frágil

    Related Words

    delicate
    That is easy to damage or break.
    delicado
    brittle
    That breaks easily.
    quebradizo
    weak
    That lacks strength or resistance.
    débiles

    Slang Meanings

    Extreme emotional sensitivity.
    Don't be so fragile, it's just constructive criticism.
    No seas tan frágil, solo es una crítica constructiva.
    Insecurity in a situation.
    In this business, being fragile won't get you far.
    En este negocio, ser frágil no te llevará lejos.