Fallo (en. Failed)

/ˈfa.ʎo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Sentence or resolution issued by a judge.
The court's ruling was unanimous.
El fallo del tribunal fue unánime.
Error or deficiency in some process or activity.
The calculation error caused significant losses.
El fallo de cálculo causó grandes pérdidas.
Result of an exam or evaluation.
The test result was satisfactory.
El fallo de la prueba fue satisfactorio.

Etymology

From Latin 'fallus', which means 'to fall', 'to err'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to make a mistake
To make an incorrect decision or to be wrong about something.
hacer un fallo
system failure
Error that occurs in a technical or computer system.
fallo en el sistema
to fall into a mistake
To commit an error or to be wrong in a judgment.
caer en un fallo

Related Words

to fail
Not fulfilling something promised or expected.
fallar
fault
Defect or imperfection in an object or system.
falla
blunder
Someone who makes many mistakes.
fallón

Slang Meanings

Error or mistake commonly used in slang.
That was a monumental blunder in the match.
Esa fue una fallo monumental en el partido.
Failure in a risky or bold action.
The jump was a total failure.
El salto fue un fallo total.