Fallaron (en. They failed)

/faˈʝaɾon/

Meaning & Definition

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verb
Not succeeding in an attempt or action.
The plan they made for the meeting failed.
El plan que hicieron para la reunión falló.
To make a mistake or an error.
They failed in the presentation and did not obtain the contract.
Fallaron en la presentación y no obtuvieron el contrato.
Not fulfilling an obligation or commitment.
The witnesses failed by not showing up at the trial.
Los testigos fallaron al no presentarse en el juicio.

Etymology

From Latin 'fallare', which means 'to err' or 'to drop'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

fail in the attempt
Not achieving what was attempted.
fallar en el intento
fail someone
Not fulfilling with someone.
fallar a alguien
not fail
Not making mistakes.
no fallar

Related Words

failure
Error or defect in something.
falla
ruling
Decision or ruling issued by a judge.
fallo
to pass away
To die or cease to exist.
fallecer

Slang Meanings

To mess it up
I messed up on the exam, I failed all the questions.
Me cagué en el examen, fallé todas las preguntas.
Clumsy
That guy is very clumsy, he always fails at what he does.
Ese tipo es muy chambón, siempre falla en lo que hace.