fragile

fragile(
frah
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juhl
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. frágil
I can't believe you put all that fragile pottery in your checked bag.No puedo creer que pusiste toda esa cerámica frágil en la maleta que facturaste.
That box is full of fragile glassware, so be careful when handling it.Esa caja está llena de cristalería frágil, así que cuidado al manejarla.
a. débil (person)
She has always been a fragile girl on the outside, but strong on the inside.Siempre ha sido una chica débil por fuera, pero fuerte por dentro.
b. delicado (health)
His health was quite fragile in recent months, but he's much better now.Su salud estuvo muy delicada los últimos meses, pero ahora está mucho mejor.
c. precario (health)
Grandpa's physical condition is fragile; the bags under his eyes are bigger and his bones hurt more.El estado físico de abuelo es precario, tiene más ojeras y le duelen más los huesos.
a. precario
He had a fragile employment contract and could be fired at any time.Tenía un contrato laboral precario y podían despedirlo en cualquier momento.
b. frágil
I love my brothers, but we have a fragile and complex relationship.Quiero mucho a mis hermanos, pero tenemos una relación frágil y compleja.
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