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.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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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.