Kilo Lingo

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.

.

Chocolate is my greatest weakness.

.

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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This word is part of lesson 52.