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weak

[/wiːk/]
adjective
fraco
1. lacking physical strength or energy
She felt weak after the illness.
Ela se sentia fraca depois da doença.
2. not able to withstand pressure or force; fragile
The weak bridge collapsed under heavy traffic.
A ponte fraca desabou sob o tráfego pesado.
3. lacking power, influence, or effectiveness
His weak argument didn't convince anyone.
Seu argumento fraco não convenceu ninguém.
4. diluted or reduced in concentration
The tea was too weak.
O chá estava muito fraco.
5. lacking confidence or resolve
He showed a weak response to the challenge.
Ele demonstrou uma resposta fraca ao desafio.
NYC Slang
weak sauce (indicating something is poor quality or disappointing)
Synonyms
frailfeeblefragiledelicatefaintpowerless
Antonyms
strongpowerfulrobuststurdyvigorousforceful

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fraco
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
fraco
common usage
Rio de Janeiro
fraco
common usage
Portugal
fraco
standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

weak link (the least reliable person or element in a group)
weak at the knees (feeling faint or emotional)
weak in the knees (falling in love or becoming attracted)
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