fallado
“fallado” means “failed” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
failed, missed
Also: broken down, ruled
📝 In Action
El equipo ha fallado tres veces en la final.
A2The team has failed three times in the final.
Mi coche había fallado antes de que lo vendiera.
B1My car had broken down before I sold it.
La jueza ha fallado a favor del demandante.
B2The judge has ruled in favor of the plaintiff.
faulty, failed
Also: defective, unsuccessful
📝 In Action
Devolvimos el producto fallado a la tienda.
B1We returned the faulty product to the store.
Fue un intento fallado de reconciliación.
B2It was a failed attempt at reconciliation.
Ella no quiere usar la impresora fallada.
B1She doesn't want to use the defective printer.
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Words that translate to "fallado" in Spanish:
broken down→defective→failed→faulty→missed→ruled→unsuccessful→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: fallado
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'fallado' as an adjective?
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📚 Etymology▼
The word comes from the verb *fallar*, which in turn comes from the Latin word *fallere*, meaning 'to deceive, disappoint, or fail.' It shares roots with English words like 'false' and 'fallacy.'
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'fallado' and 'fallando'?
'Fallado' is the past participle (the '-ed' form), used to talk about actions that are finished (e.g., 'I have failed'). 'Fallando' is the gerund (the '-ing' form), used to talk about actions happening right now (e.g., 'is failing').
Does 'fallado' always mean 'to fail'?
Not always! While 'to fail' or 'to break down' are the most common meanings, in legal contexts, *fallar* means 'to rule' or 'to give a verdict,' so 'fallado' can mean 'ruled' or 'adjudicated'.