Weak in Spanish 🇪🇸

Pronunciation

normal speech: DEH-beel
IPA: ˈdeβil

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Other Meanings

In some contexts, “débil” can also be used to refer to a small or insignificant amount, such as in the phrase “débil lluvia,” which means “light rain”

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be careful

In some Spanish-speaking countries, “débil” can also be spelled with a “v” instead of a “b,” as in “dévil”

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mnemonic

“Débil” sounds similar to “devil.” You can imagine that the devil is weak and powerless against those who have faith or goodness on their side

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usage

Refers to someone or something that is lacking strength or power

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origin

From the Latin word “debilis”, meaning “weak”

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Opposites

Fuerte – Débil (Strong – Weak)

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débil info.

To remember the word “débil,” you can think of the English term “debilitated,” which means someone who is weak or weakened. This term shares the same Latin root as “débil,” which is “debilis.” Associating “débil” with a weakened physical state or a lacking in strength can help lock the meaning into your memory.

Synonyms for “débil” in Spanish include “frágil” (fragile), “flojo” (loose or slack), and “enclenque” (sickly or frail).

In different contexts, “débil” can have a variety of meanings:

1. Physically weak: It refers to someone with low strength or energy.
2. A weak argument or point: In a discussion, if someone’s points are not convincing or strong, they can be called “débil.”
3. Dim or faint, as in a “luz débil” (dim light) or “sonido débil” (faint sound).

As for slang or colloquial usage, “débil” doesn’t typically have a widely recognized meaning beyond its standard use. However, like in English, calling someone “débil” could be seen as an insult, implying they are not strong or capable.

Examples of sentences using “débil”:

1. Después de la enfermedad, me sentía muy débil y necesitaba descansar.
(After the illness, I felt very weak and needed to rest.)

2. Ese equipo es el más débil de la liga y probablemente perderá el próximo partido.
(That team is the weakest in the league and will probably lose the next match.)

3. La señal de wifi es demasiado débil aquí; casi no puedo cargar la página web.
(The wifi signal is too weak here; I can barely load the webpage.)

4. Su argumento es bastante débil; no creo que convenza al jurado.
(His argument is quite weak; I don’t think it will convince the jury.)

5. La bombilla está gastada y emite una luz muy débil.
(The light bulb is worn out and emits a very dim light.)

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