fracasado
/fra-ca-sá-do/
failed
An attempt or project that is deemed failed (fracasado).
fracasado(Adjective)
failed
?project, attempt
,unsuccessful
?general result
busted
?informal project failure
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Agreement is Key
Like many Spanish adjectives, 'fracasado' must match the gender and number of the thing it describes. Use 'fracasada' for feminine things (like 'la misión') or 'fracasados' for plural masculine things.
⭐ Usage Tips
Root of the Word
Remember this word comes from the verb 'fracasar' (to fail). Think of 'fracasado' as 'having failed' or 'in a state of failure'.
Used as a noun, fracasado refers to a person who is a failure.
fracasado(Noun)
failure
?A person who is a failure
,loser
?Derogatory term for a person
flop
?Informal description of a person
📝 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.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Gender Mismatch
Mistake: "Using 'un fracasado' to refer to a woman."
Correction: When using this word as a noun for a woman, you must use the feminine form: 'una fracasada'. This is the same structure as other nouns describing professions or people.
⭐ Usage Tips
Strong Language
Be careful when using 'fracasado' as a noun for a person, as it is quite harsh and judgmental. In many contexts, 'alguien que no tuvo éxito' (someone who wasn't successful) is kinder.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: fracasado
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses the noun form of 'fracasado'?
📚 More Resources
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.