A1 — Beginneradjective
debole
weak, frail
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
gracilefragiledelicatofiacco
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
forterobustomuscolosopotente
Usage note
'Debole' is general (weak in body or character). 'Gracile' (slight/frail) describes a naturally slim, delicate build. 'Fiacco' means lacking energy/listless. 'Fragile' implies easily broken.
Example
"Si sente ancora debole dopo la malattia — ha bisogno di riposare."
"She still feels weak after the illness — she needs to rest."
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