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debolezza

weakness

noun deh-boh-LET-tsah Less Common

Also means

weak point, failing

Usage Note

Debolezza is feminine and its plural le debolezze is commonly used (tutti abbiamo le nostre debolezze = we all have our weaknesses). The adjective debole (weak) underlies it. A 'weak point' in an argument is also una debolezza. Compare punto debole (weak point) and debolmente (weakly).

Examples

"La sua debolezza è l'impazienza."

Natural Translation

His weakness is impatience.

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