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puny in Spanish

puny in Spanish is flojo, gualtrapas, tirillas — puny means small, weak, or unimpressive; lacking strength or significance.

puny in Spanish

flojo
adj
Of inferior significance, size, or strength; ineffective, small, weak. [from 16th c.]
gualtrapas
adj
Of inferior significance, size, or strength; ineffective, small, weak. [from 16th c.]
tirillas
adj
Of inferior significance, size, or strength; ineffective, small, weak. [from 16th c.]

What does "puny" mean?

  1. adj Small, weak, or unimpressive; lacking strength or significance.
    "His puny arms could barely lift the box."

puny in a sentence

  • His puny arms could barely lift the box.
  • The company's puny profits worried investors.

Common Spanish translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "puny" in Spanish?

"puny" in Spanish is flojo, gualtrapas, tirillas. puny means: Small, weak, or unimpressive; lacking strength or significance.

How do you use "puny" in a sentence?

Example: "His puny arms could barely lift the box." In Spanish, "puny" is flojo, gualtrapas, tirillas.

Are there other ways to say "puny" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 3 translations listed for "puny": flojo, gualtrapas, tirillas.

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