/deθepθjoˈnaɾ/
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Translation
to disappoint, to let down
Word origin
From decepción, from Latin deceptio, from decipere ('to deceive'), formed from de plus capere ('to take'). The same root gives English 'deceive' and 'deception'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- decipere
- English cognates
- deceive, deception
Grammar
Verb type-ar regular
Examples
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I do not want to disappoint my parents.
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The second part of the novel disappointed me a lot.
decepcionarte .
I hope not to let you down with my answer.
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The team let down its fans.
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It disappoints me that you did not come.
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