Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
franzino
Adjective
fran-ZEE-no
Definition
A Portuguese adjective commonly used to describe someone who is thin or slender, particularly in a way that suggests weakness or frailty.
Examples
- O menino é franzino, mas muito ágil.
- A maçã parecia franzina, mas tinha um gosto doce.
- Embora seja franzino, ele é um corredor impressionante.
Meaning
The term signifies a lack of physical strength or bulk, often implying that the person it describes may be undernourished or lacking in muscle.
Synonyms
- magro
- esquelético
- fraco