See also: debil and dèbil

Asturian edit

Etymology edit

Ultimately from Latin dēbilis.

Adjective edit

débil (epicene, plural débiles)

  1. weak (lacking in force or ability)

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Etymology edit

From Latin dēbilis.

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Adjective edit

débil m or f (plural débiles)

  1. weak (lacking in force or ability)
    Antonym: forte

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Portuguese edit

Etymology edit

Borrowed from Latin dēbilis.

Pronunciation edit

  • Hyphenation: dé‧bil

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débil m or f (plural débeis)

  1. debilitated; weak (lacking in force or ability)
    Synonym: fraco

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Spanish edit

Etymology edit

Probably borrowed from Latin dēbilis (lame). Compare endeble.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈdebil/ [ˈd̪e.β̞il]
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  • Rhymes: -ebil
  • Syllabification: dé‧bil

Adjective edit

débil m or f (masculine and feminine plural débiles)

  1. weak
    Synonyms: endeble, escuálido, flojo, frágil, lánguido, tenue
    Antonym: fuerte

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  • Chavacano: debil

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