vulnerable

easily hurt or harmed; open to attack, criticism, etc.

vulnerable, expuesto a

• be vulnerable to something

Collocations vulnerable to attack · vulnerable to criticism

• The city is vulnerable to flooding.

  La ciudad está expuesta a inundaciones.

in need of protection or help; defenseless

vulnerable, en peligro

• be vulnerable to something

Collocations vulnerable people · vulnerable children

• The government is trying to protect the most vulnerable members of society.

  El gobierno está tratando de proteger a los miembros más vulnerables de la sociedad.

easily hurt or upset emotionally; sensitive

vulnerable, sensible

• be vulnerable to something

Collocations emotionally vulnerable · psychologically vulnerable

• She felt emotionally vulnerable after the breakup.

  Se sintió sensible emocionalmente después de la ruptura.

protected by law from harm or exploitation; at risk of being harmed or exploited

vulnerable, en riesgo legal

• be vulnerable to something

Collocations legally vulnerable people · vulnerable adults

• The law aims to protect the most vulnerable members of society.

  La ley tiene como objetivo proteger a los miembros más vulnerables de la sociedad.