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brittle
01
quebradizo, frágil
easily broken, cracked, or shattered due to the lack of flexibility and resilience
Ejemplos
Walking on the frozen lake, the brittle ice beneath them groaned and creaked with each movement.
Caminando sobre el lago congelado, el hielo frágil bajo ellos gemía y crujía con cada movimiento.
02
frágil, quebradizo
(of relationships, condition, etc.) easily broken and destroyed, due to being unable to handle challenges or disagreements
Ejemplos
The brittle trust between them shattered when secrets were revealed.
La confianza frágil entre ellos se rompió cuando se revelaron los secretos.
03
crispado
lacking warmth or emotional flexibility, often indicating a cold or rigid demeanor
Ejemplos
His brittle response to criticism suggested that he was not open to feedback.
Su respuesta frágil a las críticas sugirió que no estaba abierto a los comentarios.
04
chirriante, estridente
(of a voice, sound, etc.) unpleasant to the ears, often due to its sharp, harsh quality
Ejemplos
Her voice sounded brittle as she struggled to hold back her tears, the strain evident in every syllable she uttered.
Su voz sonaba quebradiza mientras luchaba por contener las lágrimas, la tensión evidente en cada sílaba que pronunciaba.
05
frágil, quebradizo
outwardly happy and confident, yet internally weak, anxious, and easily offended or upset
Ejemplos
She tried to maintain a brittle composure during the meeting, but her trembling hands betrayed her anxiety.
Intentó mantener una compostura frágil durante la reunión, pero sus manos temblorosas delataban su ansiedad.
Brittle
01
a confection made of caramelized sugar cooled into thin, hard sheets, often containing nuts
Ejemplos
Almond brittle is a popular treat during the holidays.
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