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vulnerable

voo-lneh-RAH-bleh/bulneˈɾable/

“vulnerable” means “vulnerable” in Spanish (easily harmed, attacked, or influenced).

vulnerable

Also: exposed, defenseless
A tiny, newly hatched yellow chick stands alone in a wide, open green field under a vast blue sky, emphasizing its fragility and lack of protection.

📝 In Action

Los ancianos son un grupo especialmente vulnerable al frío.

B1

Elderly people are a group especially vulnerable to the cold.

El sistema informático resultó ser vulnerable a un ataque sencillo.

B2

The computer system turned out to be vulnerable to a simple attack.

Cuando te enamoras, te sientes muy vulnerable.

B1

When you fall in love, you feel very vulnerable.

Word Connections

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Common Collocations

  • grupo vulnerable – vulnerable group
  • zona vulnerable – vulnerable area
  • ser vulnerable a – to be vulnerable to

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "vulnerable" in Spanish:

exposed→vulnerable→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: vulnerable

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses the plural form of 'vulnerable'?

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👥 Word Family▼
vulnerabilidad(vulnerability) — Noun
vulnerar(to violate/to breach) — Verb
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

This word comes from the Latin term *vulnerabilis*, which itself is rooted in the Latin word *vulnus*, meaning 'wound' or 'injury.' It literally describes the capacity to be wounded.

First recorded: 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: vulnerableFrench: vulnérable

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use 'ser' or 'estar' with 'vulnerable'?

You should almost always use 'ser' (to be). Being vulnerable is seen as a fundamental, lasting quality or condition of a person or object, not a temporary mood or state. Example: 'Ella es vulnerable' (She is vulnerable).