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weakness

[/ˈwiːknəs/]
nounfemininepl: weaknesses
fraqueza
1. lack of physical strength or energy
After the illness, he felt a general weakness in his body.
Após a doença, ele sentiu uma fraqueza geral no corpo.
2. lack of strength of character; moral feebleness
His weakness for chocolate was well known among his friends.
Sua fraqueza por chocolate era bem conhecida entre seus amigos.
3. a defect or fault; an inadequacy
One of the main weaknesses of the plan is its high cost.
Uma das principais fraquezas do plano é seu alto custo.
4. a person or thing that one is unable to resist or that one finds attractive
Music is her weakness.
Música é o seu ponto fraco.
Synonyms
frailtyfeeblenessinfirmityvulnerabilitydefectfault
Antonyms
strengthvigorpowerrobustnessfirmness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fraqueza
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
fraqueza
standard usage, sometimes informal: 'fraco'
São Paulo
fraqueza
standard usage
Portugal
fraqueza
standard usage, also used: 'ponto fraco'

Related Idioms & Phrases

a weakness for something - uma fraqueza por algo (a fondness or liking)
point of weakness - ponto fraco (a vulnerable area)
a moment of weakness - um momento de fraqueza (a brief lapse in resolve)
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