fallar

/faˈʝaɾ/, [faˈʝaɾ], /faˈʝaɾ/, [faˈʝaɾ]

fail

Verb fallar (first-person singular present fallo, first-person singular preterite fallé, past participle fallado)

(transitive) to fail
(intransitive) to crash or break down (a computer)
(transitive) to let down (to disappoint)

me fallan los dedos

my fingers let me down
(law) to rule, give (a verdict or sentence)

Examples

Un plan así está destinado a fallar.

Such a plan is bound to fail.

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Esta vez no puedes fallar.

You cannot fail this time.

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No quiero fallar en mis pruebas.

I don't want to fail my exams.

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Él estudió duro para no fallar.

He studied hard so he wouldn't fail.

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Si vas a esa velocidad, seguramente vas a fallar.

If you go on at that rate, you will surely fail.

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El juez está dispuesto a fallar.

The judge is ready to pass sentence.

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Acabas de fallar.

You just missed it.

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