la
feminine
/deβiliˈðað/
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Translation
weakness, frailty
Word origin
From Latin debilitas, from debilis ('weak, feeble'). The same root gives English 'debility' and 'debilitate'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- debilitas
- English cognates
- debility, debilitate
Grammar
Genderfeminine
Pluraldebilidades
Examples
gran .
He felt a great weakness after the illness.
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Chocolate is my greatest weakness.
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Lack of sleep causes weakness in the body.
¿ ?
What is your main weakness at work?
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We all have some weakness.
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