fallar
Del latín 'fallāre', que significa 'errar' o 'fallar'.
VERB
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[/faˈʝaɾ/es-ES]
To fail; to not succeed, function correctly, or meet expectations. It can also mean to miss a target or an opportunity. In some contexts, particularly when referring to making a mistake or not living up to a promise, it can mean to disappoint or to err.
irregular
| plural | singular |
|---|---|
| fallan | falla |
- El motor del coche empezó a fallar en mitad del viaje. — The car engine started to fail in the middle of the trip.
- El tirador falló el blanco por unos centímetros. — The shooter missed the target by a few centimeters.
- Sé que puedo contar contigo, no me vas a fallar. — I know I can count on you, you won't disappoint me.
- Es un error grave, pero no debes rendirte si fallas una vez. — It's a serious mistake, but you shouldn't give up if you fail once.
register: formal