/ˈfɾaxil/
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Translation
fragile
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.
etiqueta "".
The box had a label that said "fragile".
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After the illness he felt fragile and tired.
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The peace between the two countries is still very fragile.
alas mariposa extremadamente .
The butterfly's wings are extremely fragile.
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