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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
noun
weakness; defect
falta
noun
weakness; defect
lacra
noun
weakness; defect
a falta de
prep
If what follows is not possible; without.

What does "failing" mean?

  1. noun A weakness or flaw in someone's character or ability.
    "Impatience is one of his few failings."
  2. 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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