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frailty

[ˈfreɪlti]
nounfemininepl: frailties
fragilidade
1. The quality or state of being physically weak or delicate
The frailty of the elderly patient required careful medical attention.
A fragilidade do paciente idoso exigiu atenção médica cuidadosa.
2. A weakness of character or moral failing; a human weakness or defect
Jealousy is a common human frailty.
Ciúmes é uma fragilidade humana comum.
3. The quality of being easily broken or damaged; brittleness
The frailty of the antique vase made it difficult to move.
A fragilidade do vaso antigo dificultava seu transporte.
Synonyms
weaknessfragilitydelicacyinfirmityfeebleness
Antonyms
strengthrobustnessvigorresiliencedurability

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fragilidade
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
fragilidade
Standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
fragilidade
Standard usage
Portugal
fragilidade
Standard usage; may also use 'debilidade' for physical weakness

Related Idioms & Phrases

human frailty - fragilidade humana (weakness inherent to humanity)
flesh is weak - a carne é fraca (reference to human frailty)
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