fallido
“fallido” means “failed” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
failed
Also: unsuccessful, abortive
📝 In Action
El plan resultó fallido.
A2The plan turned out to be a failure.
Hicieron un intento fallido de cruzar el río.
B1They made an unsuccessful attempt to cross the river.
La empresa cerró tras varios proyectos fallidos.
B2The company closed after several failed projects.
bad (debt)
Also: uncollectible
📝 In Action
El banco tiene una alta tasa de créditos fallidos.
C1The bank has a high rate of bad loans.
Declararon la deuda como un activo fallido.
C2They declared the debt as a bad asset.
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Quick Quiz: fallido
Question 1 of 3
Which of these is the most natural way to say 'a failed attempt'?
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📚 Etymology▼
Derived from the Spanish verb 'fallar' (to fail), which comes from the Latin word 'fallere,' meaning to deceive or to lead astray.
First recorded: 15th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'fallo' and 'fallido'?
'Fallo' is a noun (the failure or the error), while 'fallido' is an adjective (failed or unsuccessful) used to describe something else.
Is 'fallido' related to the word 'fault'?
Yes! They both come from the same Latin root 'fallere,' which relates to making a mistake or falling short.
When do I use 'fallido' instead of 'fracasado'?
Use 'fallido' for specific events or actions (a failed trip). Use 'fracasado' when talking about a person's life or a person themselves.