fracasar
“fracasar” means “to fail” in Spanish (not achieving a goal).
to fail
Also: to be unsuccessful, to crash/burn
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El negocio fracasó porque no tenían clientes.
A2The business failed because they didn't have customers.
Si no estudias, vas a fracasar en el examen.
B1If you don't study, you are going to fail the exam.
Muchos emprendedores fracasan antes de tener éxito.
B2Many entrepreneurs fail before having success.
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Italian word 'fracassare,' which means to break into pieces or shatter.
First recorded: 16th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use 'fracasar' for failing a test?
Yes, but 'suspender' is more common in Spain for school grades, while 'reprobar' is more common in Latin America.
Is 'fracasar' a regular verb?
Yes, it follows the normal rules for all -ar verbs.
Does it mean the same as 'fallar'?
Mostly, but 'fallar' is used more for specific errors or machines breaking, while 'fracasar' is for big goals not being met.