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frail

[/freɪl/]
adjective
frágil
1. physically weak or delicate; not robust or sturdy
The elderly woman had a frail constitution.
A mulher idosa tinha uma constituição frágil.
2. easily broken or damaged; fragile
The frail pottery was carefully wrapped for transport.
A cerâmica frágil foi cuidadosamente embrulhada para o transporte.
3. morally or mentally weak; lacking strength of character
His frail resolve crumbled under pressure.
Sua determinação frágil desabou sob pressão.
Synonyms
delicateweakfragilefeebleslightinfirm
Antonyms
robuststrongsturdydurablevigoroushardy

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
frágil
most common translation
General Brazilian
delicado
also used for delicate objects or health conditions
Portugal
frágil
standard translation
Portugal
débil
used to indicate weakness

Related Idioms & Phrases

frail health - saúde frágil/delicada
in frail health - em frágil estado de saúde
frail as glass - frágil como vidro
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