What is the Spanish word for "flimsy"?

Learn how to say "flimsy" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

flimsy

Spanish

endeble

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Alternative translations of "flimsy"

débil
frágil
delicado
ligero

Examples of how to use "flimsy" in Spanish

English
That is a very flimsy excuse.
Spanish
Esa es una excusa muy frágil.
English
The paper cup felt flimsy in my hand.
Spanish
El vaso de papel se sentía frágil en mi mano.
English
She refused the flimsy explanation for being late.
Spanish
Ella rechazó la explicación débil por llegar tarde.
English
That chair looks flimsy and might break.
Spanish
Esa silla parece frágil y podría romperse.
English
We used a flimsy umbrella in the storm.
Spanish
Usamos un paraguas frágil en la tormenta.

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That is a very flimsy excuse.

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