vulnerabile

The Italian word "vulnerabile" translates into English as "vulnerable."

Meaning:

• Vulnerabile refers to something or someone that is susceptible to harm, damage, or attack, either physically, emotionally, or metaphorically.
• It can describe a person, group, animal, object, or situation that is weak or defenseless.

Parts of the Word:

• The word derives from Latin "vulnerabilis," from "vulnus" meaning "wound."
• The suffix "-abile" or "-ible" in Italian denotes "capable of" or "able to be," making it mean "able to be wounded" literally.

Synonyms in Italian:

• Debole (weak)
• Indifeso (defenseless)
• Fragile (fragile)
• A rischio (at risk)
• Suscettibile (susceptible)

Antonyms in Italian:

• Invulnerabile (invulnerable)
• Robusto (robust)
• Forte (strong)
• Protetto (protected)
• Inespugnabile (impregnable)

Summary:

• Vulnerabile describes a condition of exposure to danger or harm.
• Used in contexts like emotional vulnerability ("essere vulnerabile"), social vulnerability, physical weakness, or susceptibility to illnesses or damage.