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Meanings of frail in anglès

espanyol
frágil

Physically weak.

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frágil

Wanting in moral strength, courage, or will; having the attributes of man as opposed to e.g. divine beings.

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Examples for "robust"
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Wheeler said the key to robust competition was better information for consumers.
Reuters
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And obviously our robust Angela proves there was no serious health risk.
Life
3
Business confidence remains robust, giving the economy momentum heading into this year.
Radio NZ
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But today's Prime date will test whether the market is robust enough.
The Irish Times
5
New Zealand's robust housing market also continued to worry the Reserve Bank.
Radio NZ

Easily broken or damaged or destroyed.

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Usage of frail in anglès
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These are important considerations for frail older people and young families alike.
The Guardian
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She seemed frail, young, and certainly weaker than I'd last seen her.
Succubi like it hot
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In these particularly frail subjects, infections clearly worsen prognosis increasing substantially mortality.
Pubmed
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She's too frail, in both body and spirit, especially since the attack.
In the shadow of gotham
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He struck Kyle as dangerous, yes, but also oddly frail, even vulnerable.
Return of the Crimson Guard
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The frail building was literally rocking in the fury of the storm.
Colonel Quaritch, V.C.: A Tale of Country Life
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He had become increasingly frail in recent years after suffering several strokes.
The Irish Times
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The frail gas bag swayed in the wind that was springing up.
Through the Air to the North Pole / Or, The Wonderful Cruise of ...
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As suddenly decaying and changing as the frail flowers in the spring.
The Theological Tractates and The Consolation of Philosophy
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How could beings with such frail bodies hope to contend with her?
Servant of a dark god
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Some were cooking the supper; some, rearing frail shelters for the night.
The Adventures of the Chevalier De La Salle and His Companions, ...
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During the trial, the former producer appeared frail and used a walker.
Reuters
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Many patients will be frail, suffering from dementia and with complicated conditions.
The Guardian
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Each fairy-petal blushed with June fire; the frail leaves were exquisitely green.
Tales of Chinatown
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Conclusion: Over two thirds of patients with AF are pre-frail or frail.
Pubmed
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She was slim, and sweetly shaped, and looked quite frail and vulnerable.
White night
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Translations for frail
espanyol
frágil
Frail through the time
Frail across language varieties
United Kingdom
Common
United States of America
Common
Ireland
Common