/ˈfɾaxil/

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Translation

fragile

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Word origin

From Latin fragilis ('easily broken'), from frangere ('to break').

Origin
Latin
Root
fragilis
English cognates
fragile, frail, fraction

Grammar

Masc pluralfrágiles

Examples

jarrón , .

This vase is very fragile, be careful.

"".

The box had a label that said "fragile".

.

After the illness he felt fragile and tired.

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The peace between the two countries is still very fragile.

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The butterfly's wings are extremely fragile.

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This word is taught in chapter 38, lesson 1: frágil, captura, persecución and 7 more words.