Fallaba (en. Failed)

/faˈlaβa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Not reaching what was intended or desired.
He always failed in his attempts to learn how to play the guitar.
Siempre fallaba en sus intentos de aprender a tocar la guitarra.
Making a mistake or being wrong about something.
In the test, he failed several questions.
En la prueba, él fallaba en varias preguntas.
Disappearing or failing in a task or responsibility.
If you don’t try hard, you will fail the exam.
Si no te esfuerzas, fallarás en el examen.

Etymology

Derived from the verb 'fallar', from Latin 'fallare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

fail in the attempt
Not achieving what was intended to be done.
fallar en el intento
not fail the target
Achieving the proposed purpose or goal.
no fallar al objetivo

Related Words

failure
Error or defect that is made.
fallo
fault
Fault or interruption in a functioning.
falla
failure
Result of not achieving what is expected.
fracaso

Slang Meanings

Failing at something important.
He let me down on the project and didn't submit on time.
Me falló en el proyecto y no entregó a tiempo.
Failed in relationships.
After so many dates, it seems I only fail in love.
Después de tantas citas, parece que solo fallo en el amor.