fail in Spanish
fail in Spanish is fracasar, escollar, zozobrar — fail means to be unsuccessful in achieving something.
fail in Spanish
fracasar
(intransitive) To be unsuccessful.
escollar
(intransitive) To be unsuccessful.
zozobrar
(intransitive) To be unsuccessful.
fracasar
(transitive) Not to achieve a particular stated goal. (Usage note: The direct object of this word is usually an infinitive.)
darse un sentón
(transitive) Not to achieve a particular stated goal. (Usage note: The direct object of this word is usually an infinitive.)
negar
(transitive) Not to achieve a particular stated goal. (Usage note: The direct object of this word is usually an infinitive.)
no conseguir
(transitive) Not to achieve a particular stated goal. (Usage note: The direct object of this word is usually an infinitive.)
pararse
(transitive) To be wanting to, to be insufficient for, to disappoint, to desert; to disappoint one's expectations.
reprobar
(transitive) To be wanting to, to be insufficient for, to disappoint, to desert; to disappoint one's expectations.
catear
desaprobar
improbar
reprobar
suspender
What does "fail" mean?
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verb To be unsuccessful in achieving something.
"He failed his driving test twice before passing."
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verb To stop working correctly, as of a machine or system.
"The brakes failed on the way down the hill."
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verb To let someone down by not meeting their expectations or needs.
"The system failed the very people it was meant to protect."
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noun Informal: an instance of failure or something that turns out badly.
"Forgetting the tickets was a total fail."
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fail in a sentence
- He failed his driving test twice before passing.
- The negotiations failed to reach an agreement.
- The brakes failed on the way down the hill.
- The system failed the very people it was meant to protect.
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What is "fail" in Spanish?
"fail" in Spanish is fracasar, escollar, zozobrar. fail means: To be unsuccessful in achieving something.
How do you use "fail" in a sentence?
Example: "He failed his driving test twice before passing." In Spanish, "fail" is fracasar, escollar, zozobrar.
Are there other ways to say "fail" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 12 translations listed for "fail": fracasar, escollar, zozobrar, darse un sentón, negar, no conseguir.
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