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frail

S2 W2

BrE /freɪl/ AmE /freɪl/

adjective en → es

1 WEAK [attributive / predicative] B1

weak and easily injured or damaged; not strong

débil, frágil

  • a frail person/thing

Collocations frail health · frail body

  • She is a frail old lady who needs help to walk.

    Ella es una anciana débil que necesita ayuda para caminar.

2 UNSTABLE [attributive / predicative] B1

not strong or firm; likely to break, fall down, etc.

inestable, vulnerable

  • a frail structure

Collocations frail economy · frail government

  • The building was too frail to withstand the storm.

    El edificio era demasiado inestable para resistir la tormenta.

1 VULNERABLE [attributive / predicative] B2

easily hurt or upset; sensitive

vulnerable, sensible

  • a frail person/thing

Collocations frail emotions · frail feelings

  • He is a very frail person who gets upset easily.

    Él es una persona muy sensible que se entristece fácilmente.