fraile

/frajle/ or /frajli/ (depending on region)

Definitions

1. noun

a male person, especially one who is elderly or frail

“The fraile from the local village helped the young girl with her groceries.”

2. adjective

weak or fragile, especially in body or health

“The fraile old man struggled to walk up the stairs.”

Synonyms

  • elder
  • senior
  • weak

Antonyms

  • robust
  • strong
  • vigorous