weakness

punto debole, difetto

Difetto o mancanza di capacità che rende qualcuno o qualcosa meno efficace.

In inglese semplice: A fault or lack of ability that makes someone or something less effective.

• Spelling is my main weakness.
• The report revealed weaknesses in the system.
• Every team has strengths and weaknesses.

Come si usa: weakness in something (There is a serious weakness in the plan.)

Sinonimi: fault, shortcoming, flaw

Contrari: strength

Espressioni comuni: major weakness, weakness in something, personal weakness

debolezza

Condizione di scarsa forza fisica, potenza o capacità di resistere a qualcosa.

In inglese semplice: The condition of having little physical strength, power, or ability to resist something.

• The illness caused muscle weakness.
• He could not stand because of his weakness.
• The currency's weakness made imports more expensive.

Come si usa: weakness in something (She noticed weakness in her left arm.)

Sinonimi: frailty, feebleness

Contrari: strength

Espressioni comuni: muscle weakness, physical weakness, weakness in something

debole, debolezza

Forte attrazione per qualcosa a cui è difficile resistere.

In inglese semplice: A strong liking for something that is hard to resist.

• She has a weakness for chocolate.
• Expensive shoes are his weakness.
• My weakness for cakes makes dieting difficult.

Come si usa: have a weakness for something (I have a weakness for fresh bread.)

Sinonimi: soft spot, fondness

Espressioni comuni: weakness for something, have a weakness