Fragilidad (en. Fragility)

/fɾa.xi.li.ˈðað/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Quality of something that is easy to break.
The fragility of glass makes it very delicate.
La fragilidad del cristal lo hace muy delicado.
Lack of emotional strength or character.
Her fragility in the face of criticism made her feel insecure.
Su fragilidad ante la crítica la hizo sentir insegura.
Vulnerability in the face of adverse situations.
The fragility of the agreement was evident in the negotiation.
La fragilidad del acuerdo era evidente en la negociación.

Etymology

From Latin fragilitas, -atis.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to show fragility
To exhibit emotional weakness or vulnerability.
mostrar fragilidad
emotional fragility
State of vulnerability in the psychological aspect.
fragilidad emocional
structural fragility
Condition of an object that can be easily broken.
fragilidad estructural

Related Words

fragile
That breaks or gets damaged easily.
frágil
delicate
That requires special care due to its fragility.
delicado
weak
That has little strength or resistance.
débil

Slang Meanings

State of extreme vulnerability.
At this moment, her fragility is palpable.
En este momento, su fragilidad es palpable.
Feeling of insecurity.
Sometimes, masculinity is seen as fragility in certain situations.
A veces, masculinidad es vista como fragilidad en ciertas situaciones.