debilidad

Definitions of debilidad
  1. noun
    the quality of being dim or lacking contrast
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    indistinción, vaguedad, vellosidad
    the quality of being indistinct and without sharp outlines
  2. noun
    the quality of lacking a strong character; an irresolute disposition
    synonyms: apocamiento, flaqueza
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    type of:
    docilidad, sumisión
    a disposition to be patient and long suffering
  3. noun
    powerlessness revealed by an inability to act
    synonyms: desamparo, flaqueza, fragilidad
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    type of:
    impotencia
    the quality of lacking strength or power; being weak and feeble
  4. noun
    a feeling of being unable to manage
    synonyms: desamparo, impotencia
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    type of:
    depre, depresión, hoyo, mella, muesca
    sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy
  5. noun
    the state of being weak in health or body (especially from old age)
    synonyms: endeblez, flaqueza
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    types:
    astenia
    an abnormal loss of strength
    caquexia
    any general reduction in vitality and strength of body and mind resulting from a debilitating chronic disease
  6. noun
    disability of walking due to crippling of the legs or feet
    synonyms: cojera
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