fracasado
“fracasado” means “failed” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
failed, unsuccessful
Also: busted
📝 In Action
El lanzamiento del producto fue fracasado, perdimos mucho dinero.
B1The product launch was unsuccessful (failed); we lost a lot of money.
Su intento de convencer al jefe resultó fracasado.
B2His attempt to convince the boss turned out to be a failure.
La misión se consideró fracasada antes de que terminara.
B2The mission was considered failed before it even finished.
failure, loser
Also: flop
📝 In Action
No quiero que pienses que soy un fracasado solo por este error.
B2I don't want you to think I'm a failure just because of this mistake.
Ella teme convertirse en una fracasada si no consigue ese trabajo.
C1She fears becoming a failure if she doesn't get that job.
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Which sentence correctly uses the noun form of 'fracasado'?
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📚 Etymology▼
The word comes from the Spanish verb 'fracasar,' which itself evolved from the Italian word 'fracassare,' meaning 'to smash' or 'to break into pieces.' The concept moved from physically breaking something to having one's plans or efforts 'break down' or fail.
First recorded: 16th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'fracasado' and 'fracaso'?
'Fracaso' (noun) means 'failure' or 'fiasco'—it is the outcome or the event itself. 'Fracasado' is the adjective or noun describing the person or thing that experienced the failure (e.g., 'el fracaso del plan' vs. 'el plan fracasado').
Can 'fracasado' be used for things other than people?
Yes, absolutely! It is very common to use 'fracasado' as an adjective to describe projects, businesses, attempts, or even entire endeavors that did not succeed.