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failure in Spanish

failure in Spanish is fracaso, fallo, cate — failure means the state of not achieving a desired or intended result.

failure in Spanish

fracaso
noun
State or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, opposite of success.
fallo
noun
State or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, opposite of success.
cate
noun
State or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, opposite of success.
fracaso
noun
An object, person or endeavour in a state of failure, has failed at something or incapable of success.
fiasco
noun
An object, person or endeavour in a state of failure, has failed at something or incapable of success.
fracasado
noun
An object, person or endeavour in a state of failure, has failed at something or incapable of success.
avería
noun
Termination of the ability of an item to perform its required function; breakdown.
fracaso
noun
Termination of the ability of an item to perform its required function; breakdown.

What does "failure" mean?

  1. noun The state of not achieving a desired or intended result.
    "Despite several attempts, the experiment ended in failure every time."
  2. noun Not doing something that should have been done.
    "His failure to lock the door allowed the cat to wander out."
  3. noun The point at which an organ or system stops working properly.
    "He was rushed to hospital with heart failure."
  4. 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 Spanish?
"failure" in Spanish is fracaso, fallo, cate. 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 Spanish, "failure" is fracaso, fallo, cate.
Are there other ways to say "failure" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 6 translations listed for "failure": fracaso, fallo, cate, fiasco, fracasado, avería.
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