debilidade

[de.bi.li'da.de]

nounfemininepl: debilidades

weakness

1. The state or quality of being weak; lack of physical strength

The patient's debility after the illness was concerning.

A debilidade do paciente após a doença era preocupante.

2. Lack of moral or mental strength; feebleness of character

His debility of character made him easily influenced by others.

A debilidade de caráter dele o tornava facilmente influenciável pelos outros.

3. A weakness or failing; a vulnerable point

The debility in the company's business plan was evident to investors.

A debilidade no plano de negócios da empresa era evidente para os investidores.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

debilidade

Standard usage, commonly used in medical and general contexts

São Paulo

debilidade

Standard usage, formal contexts predominate

Rio de Janeiro

debilidade

Standard usage, equivalent to other regions

Portugal

debilidade

Standard usage, more formal and literary than colloquial

debilidade humana (human weakness)

debilidade física (physical weakness)

debilidade moral (moral weakness)

ter uma debilidade por (to have a weakness for)

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