Fragile Meaning in English
word
/ˈfɹædʒəɫ/
FRA-juhl
/fɹˈædʒaɪl/
FRA-jyl
Definição
Easily broken or damaged; also used to describe something or someone emotionally or physically weak.
Uso & Nuances
Often used for breakable items like glass or for someone's emotional state ('fragile health', 'feelings are fragile'). Can describe physical or emotional vulnerability. Not usually used for living things unless emphasizing weakness or delicacy.
Spanish: frágilPortuguese (BR): frágilPortuguese (PT): frágilChinese (Simplified): 易碎的 - 脆弱的Chinese (Traditional): 易碎的 - 脆弱的Hindi: नाज़ुकArabic: هشBengali: ভঙ্গুর - নাজুকRussian: хрупкий - ломкий - ранимыйJapanese: 壊れやすい - 脆いVietnamese: dễ vỡ - mong manhKorean: 깨지기 쉬운 - 연약한Turkish: kırılgan - hassasUrdu: نازک - کمزورIndonesian: rapuh - mudah pecah
Frases de Exemplo
Be careful, this cup is fragile.
basic
The vase looks beautiful but it's very fragile.
basic
Babies have fragile bones.
basic
After the accident, her health was quite fragile for months.
natural
Some people feel emotionally fragile after a breakup.
natural
Handle with care—the contents inside are extremely fragile.
natural