Portuguese · Emotions & Descriptions
"Weak" in Portuguese: fraco/a
fraco/a
Weak in Portuguese is fraco or fraca. Match gender: sinal fraco, conexão fraca.
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How to pronounce fraco/a
Say it
FRAH-koo / FRAH-kah
/ˈfɾa.ku/, /ˈfɾa.ka/
FRAH-koo / FRAH-kah
"Weak" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| fraco | weak (masc.) Masculine. | Masculine. |
| fraca | weak (fem.) Feminine. | Feminine. |
| muito fraco | very weak Intensity. | Intensity. |
| sinal fraco | weak signal Phones / wifi. | Phones / wifi. |
How to use fraco/a in real life
- 1Phone
O sinal está fraco dentro do elevador.
The signal is weak inside the elevator.
Sinal fraco.
- 2After illness
Ainda me sinto fraca depois da gripe.
I still feel weak after the flu.
Feminine fraca.
- 3Coffee
Esse café ficou fraco demais.
This coffee turned out too weak.
Taste.
Mistakes English speakers make with fraco/a
Incorrect: A conexão está fraco.
Correct: A conexão está fraca.
Agree gender: conexão is feminine → fraca.
Incorrect: Estou weak hoje.
Correct: Estou fraco / fraca hoje.
Use fraco/fraca.
Good to know
Fraco/fraca covers body energy, wifi, coffee, and arguments. Brazilians also say baterias fracas for a tired phone. Soften criticism with um pouco fraco.
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Wifi troubleshooting at home
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O wifi está fraco no quarto?
Is the wifi weak in the bedroom?
You
Está fraco sim — mal carrega o vídeo.
It’s weak yes — the video barely loads.
ChatPal
Vamos chegar o roteador.
Let’s move the router closer.
You
Boa ideia.
Good idea.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Weak" in Portuguese
Masculine / feminine?
Fraco / fraca.
Weak signal?
Sinal fraco.
Opposite?
Forte.
Very weak?
Muito fraco / fraca or fraco demais.
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