weakness in the Oxford Spanish Dictionary

Translations for weakness in the English»Spanish Dictionary

weakness [Am ˈwiknəs, Brit ˈwiːknəs] N

1.1. weakness U:

weakness (of body)

debilidad f

weakness (of structure, material)

falta f de solidez

weakness (of structure, material)

endeblez f

weakness (of defenses, army)

debilidad f

weakness (of argument)

pobreza f

1.2. weakness U (ineffectualness):

weakness

falta f de carácter

weakness

flaqueza f

2.1. weakness C (weak point):

weakness (in structure, policy)

punto m débil

weakness (in person's character)

flaqueza f

weakness (in person's character)

punto m débil

weakness (in person's character)

punto m flaco inf

we all have our weaknesses

todos tenemos nuestras debilidades

2.2. weakness C (liking):

weakness

debilidad f

weakness

flaqueza f

chocolate is one of my weaknesses

el chocolate es una de mis flaquezas

chocolate is one of my weaknesses

tengo debilidad por el chocolate

to have a weakness for sth

tener debilidad por algo

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I must admit to a weakness for chocolates

debo admitir or reconocer que tengo debilidad por los bombones

Translations for weakness in the Spanish»English Dictionary

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flaqueza

weakness

flaqueza

weakness

endeblez

weakness

endeblez

weakness

la endeblez de la situación económica

the weakness of the economy

abuso de debilidad

abuse of weakness

timbembe

trembling (from weakness)

timbembo (timbemba)

trembling (from weakness)

languidez (debilidad)

weakness

inconsistencia

weakness

inconsistencia (falta de solidez)

weakness

la inconsistencia de la defensa

the weakness o flimsiness of the case for the defense

una deficiencia en el sistema de seguridad

a weakness o flaw o shortcoming in the security system

weakness in the PONS Dictionary

Translations for weakness in the English»Spanish Dictionary

weakness <-es> [ˈwi:knɪs] N

1. weakness no pl (lack of strength):

weakness

debilidad f

to have a weakness for sth

tener debilidad por algo

2. weakness:

weakness (area of vulnerability)

punto m débil

weakness (flaw in artistic work)

imperfección f

weakness (flaw in character)

flaqueza f

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glaring weakness

debilidad f manifiesta

Translations for weakness in the Spanish»English Dictionary

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desaliento

weakness

languidez

weakness

flojedad

weakness

decaimiento

weakness

debilidad por algo

weakness for sth

flaqueza

weakness

fragilidad

weakness

flojera

weakness

weakness Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

to play on sb's feelings/weakness

aprovecharse de los sentimientos/la debilidad de alguien

to have a weakness for sth

tener debilidad por algo

to play upon sb's feelings/weakness

aprovecharse de los sentimientos/la debilidad de alguien

glaring weakness

debilidad f manifiesta

to take advantage of the opponent's weakness

sacar ventaja de la debilidad del contrincante

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

There are twelve different playable races, each with its own strengths, weaknesses and resource dependencies.

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The more flexible, streamlined legionary organization had exploited the weaknesses of the densely packed phalanx.

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The text argues that women are more susceptible to demonic temptations through the manifold weaknesses of their gender.

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Despite its weaknesses, the film is one of the best in recent years.

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It provides a cost-effective technique to determine the status of information security controls, identify any weaknesses and, where necessary, define an improvement plan.

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It discusses a variety of deficiencies and weaknesses in the enemy that can and should be exploited immediately with a determined attack.

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However, this weakness is intrinsic to the realities of the situation, not of fuzzy logic itself.

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Some critics pointed out weaknesses in otherwise positive reviews.

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His decrepit body is a symbol of society's weakness at the time, worn away from years of indulgence.

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Avoiding open conflict wherever possible should not be considered weakness.

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