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"Weak" in Spanish: débil
débil
Weak in Spanish is débil. Débil stays the same for él and ella. The plural is débiles. Use débil for a weak body, signal, or argument.
After illness
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How to pronounce débil
Say it
DEH-beel
/ˈde.βil/
DEH-beel. Stress DEH. Soft b; í like ee.
"Weak" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| débil | weak Same for masculine and feminine singular. | Same for masculine and feminine singular. |
| débiles | weak (plural) For more than one. | For more than one. |
| señal débil | weak signal Phone or Wi‑Fi. | Phone or Wi‑Fi. |
| me siento débil | I feel weak After illness or hunger. | After illness or hunger. |
How to use débil in real life
- 1After illness
Todavía me siento débil.
I still feel weak.
Débil after sentirse.
- 2Phone call
La señal está débil aquí.
The signal is weak here.
Señal débil for reception.
- 3About a friend
Ella está débil después de la gripe.
She is weak after the flu.
Débil stays the same for ella.
Mistakes English speakers make with débil
Incorrect: Ella es débila.
Correct: Ella es débil.
Débil has no -a form. Say ella es débil.
Incorrect: Ellos son débil.
Correct: Ellos son débiles.
Use plural débiles for more than one.
Good to know
Débil is everyday Latin American Spanish for body weakness or a weak signal. For cowardly, people often say cobarde, not débil.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Checking on a friend after the flu
ChatPal
¿Todavía te sientes débil?
Do you still feel weak?
You
Un poco débil, pero mejor.
A little weak, but better.
ChatPal
Descansa. Estar débil es normal ahora.
Rest. Feeling weak is normal now.
You
Sí. Voy a dormir más hoy.
Yes. I'm going to sleep more today.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Weak" in Spanish
Does débil change for gender?
No. Él es débil and ella es débil. Plural: débiles.
How do I pronounce débil?
DEH-beel. Stress the first syllable.
Ser or estar?
Estar débil for a temporary state. Ser débil for a lasting trait.
Weak signal?
La señal está débil.
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