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    Frágil (en. Fragile)

    /ˈfɾa.xil/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That is delicate and breaks easily.
    That plate is very fragile, be careful when handling it.
    Ese plato es muy frágil, ten cuidado al manejarlo.
    That has an unstable character or health.
    His health is fragile after the illness.
    Su salud es frágil después de la enfermedad.
    Describes something that is thin or subtle in its existence.
    The relationship between them was fragile after the conflict.
    La relación entre ellos era frágil después del conflicto.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    fragile as glass
    It refers to something that is extremely delicate.
    frágil como un cristal
    fragile state
    Unstable or vulnerable condition, especially in health.
    estado frágil
    fragile but strong
    Description of something that, despite being delicate, can withstand challenges.
    frágil pero fuerte

    Related Words

    delicate
    That is easy to break or damage.
    delicado
    brittle
    That breaks easily.
    quebradizo
    thin
    That is subtle or thin, lacking consistency.
    tenue

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a complicated or unstable situation.
    After the argument, their relationship is fragile.
    Después de la discusión, su relación está frágil.
    It refers to a person who is very emotionally sensitive.
    Don't say anything to him, he is very fragile right now.
    No le digas nada, es muy frágil ahora mismo.