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be weak
[bi wik]
verb phrase
ser fraco
1.
to lack physical strength or power
After the illness, he was weak and needed rest.
Depois da doença, ele era fraco e precisava descansar.
2.
to lack mental or emotional strength; to be vulnerable
She was weak in mathematics and struggled with the exam.
Ela era fraca em matemática e teve dificuldade na prova.
3.
to be ineffective or lacking in power or influence
The government's response was weak and unconvincing.
A resposta do governo era fraca e pouco convincente.
4.
to lack determination or willpower
Don't be weak; stand up for what you believe in.
Não seja fraco; defenda o que você acredita.
Synonyms
be feeble
be frail
lack strength
be powerless
be infirm
Antonyms
be strong
be powerful
be robust
be vigorous
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
ser fraco
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
ser fraco
standard usage, same as general Brazilian
São Paulo
ser fraco
standard usage, same as general Brazilian
Portugal
ser fraco
standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
be weak in the knees
weak link in the chain
weak at the knees
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