No. 2,372 in Spanish
vulnerable
"Vulnerable" in Spanish means "capable of being harmed or affected, physically or emotionally."
In a sentence
El cachorro es muy vulnerable y necesita cuidado constante.
The puppy is very vulnerable and needs constant care.
Here, 'vulnerable' describes a young or delicate being requiring protection, emphasizing its physical fragility.
Un sistema informático sin protección podría ser vulnerable a ataques externos.
An unprotected computer system could be vulnerable to external attacks.
In this sentence, 'vulnerable' refers to susceptibility to harm or exploitation, focusing on cybersecurity and protection needs.
Después de compartir su historia personal, se sintió vulnerable frente al grupo.
After sharing her personal story, she felt vulnerable in front of the group.
Here, 'vulnerable' conveys emotional openness or exposure, highlighting the state of feeling unguarded or exposed emotionally.
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