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weak points

[/wiːk pɔɪnts/]
nounpl: weak points
pontos fracos
1. Areas of vulnerability, inadequacy, or deficiency in a person, system, or argument
The team's weak points were their defense and lack of communication.
Os pontos fracos do time eram sua defesa e falta de comunicação.
2. Personal limitations or areas where someone lacks skill or strength
She acknowledged her weak points in mathematics during the interview.
Ela reconheceu seus pontos fracos em matemática durante a entrevista.
3. Susceptible areas that can be exploited or attacked
The castle's weak points were identified by the enemy strategists.
Os pontos fracos do castelo foram identificados pelos estrategistas inimigos.
NYC Slang
soft spots
Synonyms
vulnerabilitiesshortcomingsdeficienciesflawslimitationsAchilles' heels
Antonyms
strengthsstrong pointsassetsadvantages

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pontos fracos
Most common and standard usage
São Paulo
pontos fracos
Standard usage, same as general Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
pontos fracos
Standard usage with possible colloquial variations
Portugal
pontos fracos
Standard European Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

Achilles' heel
chink in the armor
tender spot
sore point
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