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    Chasco (en. Setback)

    /ˈt͡ʃasko/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A situation in which one experiences disappointment or disillusionment.
    The gift they gave him was a disappointment because it was not what he expected.
    El regalo que le hicieron fue un chasco porque no era lo que esperaba.
    A comment or joke that provokes laughter or surprise for being unexpected.
    That disappointment in the movie made everyone laugh.
    Ese chasco en la película hizo reír a todos.
    A failure or mistake that causes an undesirable result.
    The disappointment at the event was that no one showed up.
    El chasco en el evento fue que nadie se presentó.

    Etymology

    It comes from the verb 'chascarrillo,' which refers to a funny joke or anecdote.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to get a disappointment
    To make someone experience an unexpected disappointment.
    dar un chasco
    to have a disappointment
    To suffer a disillusionment or disappointment.
    tener un chasco
    an unexpected disappointment
    A negative surprise that was not anticipated.
    un chasco inesperado

    Related Words

    disillusionment
    Loss of hope or a positive expectation.
    desilusión
    joke
    A comment or action that seeks to make people laugh or entertain.
    broma
    surprise
    An event or information that causes amazement or disbelief.
    sorpresa

    Slang Meanings

    Unpleasant surprise or disappointment, especially at parties or gatherings.
    The party was a disappointment because the food didn't arrive.
    La fiesta fue un chasco, porque la comida no llegó.
    Misunderstanding that leads to a comedic situation.
    The disappointment in the story made us all laugh.
    El chasco de la historia nos hizo reír a todos.