soft spot

• Sentimento de afeição, carinho ou simpatia por alguém ou algo, muitas vezes apesar de seus defeitos ou fraquezas. Também pode indicar um ponto fraco ou vulnerabilidade de alguém.

A feeling of affection, fondness, or tenderness toward someone or something, often despite their flaws or weaknesses.

1. Affection or fondnessB1informal

   A feeling of special liking or affection for someone or something.

   Fraqueza ou carinho

   • She has a soft spot for stray animals.
   • He has a soft spot for his grandmother's cooking.
   • I have a soft spot for old movies.

2. Vulnerability or weaknessB2informal

   A particular area where someone is easily affected emotionally or physically.

   Ponto fraco

   • He has a soft spot for criticism about his work.
   • She has a soft spot in her heart for children.
   • The team has a soft spot in their defense that opponents exploit.