Meanings (ES + gloss)
manía
A quirk, idiosyncrasy, frailty, or mannerism; an unusual habit that is slightly strange or silly.
He knew that this was like the sudden impulse of a madman—incongruous even with his habitual foibles.
Try to look past his foibles and see the friendly fellow underneath.
defecto • punto débil
A weakness or failing of character.
Jesus is reverenced as the one man who has lived unspotted by the world, free from human foibles, able to redeem mankind by his example.
parte débil
Part of a sword between the middle and the point, weaker than the forte.
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