failing in Spanish
failing in Spanish is defecto, falta, lacra — failing means a weakness or flaw in someone's character or ability.
failing in Spanish
defecto
weakness; defect
falta
weakness; defect
lacra
weakness; defect
a falta de
If what follows is not possible; without.
What does "failing" mean?
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noun A weakness or flaw in someone's character or ability.
"Impatience is one of his few failings."
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prep Used to introduce an alternative if the first option is not possible.
"Send it by email, or, failing that, call me directly."
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failing in a sentence
- Impatience is one of his few failings.
- Send it by email, or, failing that, call me directly.
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What is "failing" in Spanish?
"failing" in Spanish is defecto, falta, lacra. failing means: A weakness or flaw in someone's character or ability.
How do you use "failing" in a sentence?
Example: "Impatience is one of his few failings." In Spanish, "failing" is defecto, falta, lacra.
Are there other ways to say "failing" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 4 translations listed for "failing": defecto, falta, lacra, a falta de.
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