Fallando (en. Failing)

/faˈɲando/

Meaning & Definition

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verb
Not achieving a goal or an objective.
He is failing his final exam.
Está fallando en su examen final.
Making a mistake or omission.
She is failing in her calculations.
Ella está fallando en sus cálculos.
Failing to function properly.
The engine is failing and needs repair.
El motor está fallando y necesita reparación.

Etymology

It derives from the verb 'fallar', from Latin 'fallere' which means 'to deceive' or 'to fail to fulfill'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

failing on purpose
Intentionally failing
fallando a propósito
I am not failing
I am not making mistakes
no estoy fallando
failing in the attempt
Failing in the attempt to achieve something
fallando en el intento

Related Words

failure
Error or defect in something.
fallo
failure
Result of not achieving success.
fracaso
mistakes
Mistakes or errors.
errores

Slang Meanings

To fail or make mistakes often.
That guy is always failing in his projects.
Ese tipo siempre está fallando en sus proyectos.
To not meet expectations.
The team is failing to meet the expectations of the season.
El equipo está fallando en las expectativas de la temporada.