Fraco
Example: Ele é fraco em matemática e precisa estudar mais.
Definition
"Fraco" describes someone or something lacking strength, power, or effectiveness. It is commonly used to indicate weakness in physical ability, skill, or performance, as in the example phrase where a person struggles with mathematics and needs to study more.
Etymology
The word "fraco" comes from the Latin word "fragilis," meaning fragile or weak. Over time, it evolved in Portuguese to mean lacking strength or power. Did you know that "fraco" shares roots with the English word "fragile," both conveying vulnerability or weakness?
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