failure in Portuguese
failure in Portuguese is falência, insuficiência, fracasso — failure means the state of not achieving a desired or intended result.
failure in Portuguese
falência
(pathology) A condition in which a specified organ does not function well enough to support life.
insuficiência
(pathology) A condition in which a specified organ does not function well enough to support life.
fracasso
State or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, opposite of success.
falha
State or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, opposite of success.
falhanço
State or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, opposite of success.
fracassado
An object, person or endeavour in a state of failure, has failed at something or incapable of success.
falha
Termination of the ability of an item to perform its required function; breakdown.
fracasso
Termination of the ability of an item to perform its required function; breakdown.
What does "failure" mean?
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noun The state of not achieving a desired or intended result.
"Despite several attempts, the experiment ended in failure every time."
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noun Not doing something that should have been done.
"His failure to lock the door allowed the cat to wander out."
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noun The point at which an organ or system stops working properly.
"He was rushed to hospital with heart failure."
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noun Someone or something considered unsuccessful.
"He felt like a failure after losing both his job and his flat."
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failure in a sentence
- Despite several attempts, the experiment ended in failure every time.
- The launch ended in complete failure.
- His failure to lock the door allowed the cat to wander out.
- Failure to pay the bill by Friday may result in a late fee.
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What is "failure" in Portuguese?
"failure" in Portuguese is falência, insuficiência, fracasso. failure means: The state of not achieving a desired or intended result.
How do you use "failure" in a sentence?
Example: "Despite several attempts, the experiment ended in failure every time." In Portuguese, "failure" is falência, insuficiência, fracasso.
Are there other ways to say "failure" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 6 translations listed for "failure": falência, insuficiência, fracasso, falha, falhanço, fracassado.
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