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be vulnerable to

[bi ˈvʌlnərəbl tu]
verb phrase
ser vulnerável a
1. to be susceptible to harm, damage, or attack; to be in a weakened position
The elderly are vulnerable to cold weather.
Os idosos são vulneráveis ao frio.
2. to be exposed to a particular risk or threat
Small businesses are vulnerable to economic downturns.
Pequenos negócios são vulneráveis a recessões econômicas.
3. to be emotionally open or defenseless
After the breakup, she felt vulnerable to criticism.
Após o término, ela se sentia vulnerável a críticas.
Synonyms
be susceptible tobe exposed tobe open tobe at risk ofbe prone to
Antonyms
be resistant tobe immune tobe protected frombe safe frombe shielded from

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ser vulnerável a
Standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
ser vulnerável a
Standard usage; may also use 'estar exposto a'
Rio de Janeiro
ser vulnerável a
Standard usage with informal alternatives
Portugal
ser vulnerável a
Standard usage; equivalent to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

have a soft underbelly
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weak link in the chain
estar com a guarda baixa (Portuguese)
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