Vulnerable (en. Vulnerable)

/bul.ne.ɾa.βle/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

That has a high susceptibility to damage or pain.

Children are vulnerable to diseases.

Los niños son vulnerables a las enfermedades.

That is in a situation of danger or unprotection.

The elderly are often vulnerable in winter.

Los ancianos son a menudo vulnerables en invierno.

Able to be influenced or affected by external factors.

Vulnerable communities need additional support.

Las comunidades vulnerables necesitan apoyo adicional.

From Latin 'vulnerabilis', meaning 'able to be wounded'.

to be vulnerable

to be in a position of weakness or unprotection.

ser vulnerable

vulnerable situation

a circumstance or context that exposes someone to greater risks.

situación vulnerable

vulnerable point

an aspect or area where someone is especially susceptible to harm or criticism.

punto vulnerable

vulnerability

The quality of being vulnerable.

vulnerabilidad

to harm

To cause harm or injury to someone or something.

vulnerar

to protect

To ensure the defense or safeguarding of someone or something.

proteger

In a situation of emotional risk.

Sometimes I feel vulnerable when I open up to others.

A veces me siento vulnerable al abrirme a los demás.

To be easily manipulatable in a discussion.

Don't say that, they might become vulnerable and stray from the topic.

No le digas eso, puede ponerse vulnerable y desviarse del tema.