Débil
Example: El niño está débil porque no comió bien hoy.
Definition
"Débil" describes a state of lacking strength or power, either physically or mentally. It is often used to indicate someone or something that is weak, fragile, or easily affected, as in the phrase: 'El niño está débil porque no comió bien hoy.'
Etymology
The word "débil" comes from the Latin word 'debilis,' meaning weak or feeble. This Latin root is related to 'debēre,' which means to owe or be indebted, metaphorically implying a lack or deficiency. Did you know that the term has maintained its sense of weakness throughout its history?
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"Débil" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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