Defectos (en. Defects)

/de.fe.tos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
The quality of what is flawed.
The car has several mechanical defects.
El coche tiene varios defectos mecánicos.
Lack or deficiency in a person's character.
His defects make him human and relatable.
Sus defectos lo hacen humano y cercano.
Error or nonconformity in a product.
The defects in production caused many complaints.
Los defectos en la producción causaron muchos reclamos.

Etymology

From Latin 'defectus', meaning lack or deficiency.

Common Phrases and Expressions

there are no defects
Indicates that something is perfect or error-free.
no hay defectos
to have defects
Means that someone or something has imperfections.
tener defectos
despite the defects
It is used to express acceptance despite imperfections.
a pesar de los defectos

Related Words

defect
Quality of something that has some type of lack.
defecto
damage
Alteration or impairment in an object.
daño
failure
Error or defect in the functioning of something.
fallo

Slang Meanings

Negative quality that can be seen as humorous.
His defect of being forgetful gives him a fun touch.
Su defecto de ser olvidadizo le da un toque divertido.
Defect as an excuse not to do something.
He uses his defects as a reason to avoid challenges.
Usa sus defectos como una razón para evitar los retos.