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weakness point

[/ˈwiːknəs pɔɪnt/]
nounpl: weakness points
ponto fraco
1. A place, aspect, or area where someone or something is vulnerable, susceptible, or lacking in strength
The team's weakness point is their defense.
O ponto fraco do time é a defesa.
2. A characteristic or quality in a person that makes them more susceptible to manipulation or failure
His weakness point is his inability to say no.
Seu ponto fraco é a incapacidade de dizer não.
3. A structural or design flaw that could lead to failure or collapse
Engineers identified a weakness point in the bridge's foundation.
Os engenheiros identificaram um ponto fraco na fundação da ponte.
NYC Slang
soft spot
Synonyms
weak pointvulnerabilityflawAchilles heelsoft spot
Antonyms
strengthstrong pointadvantageasset

Regional Variations

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

Related Idioms & Phrases

Achilles heel
a chink in one's armor
the weak link in the chain
tender spot
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