el
masculine
/fɾaˈkaso/
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Translation
failure
Word origin
From the verb fracasar ('to fail'), which came into Spanish from Italian fracassare ('to smash, shatter'). Related to the sense of something breaking apart.
- Origin
- Italian
- Root
- fracassare
Grammar
Gendermasculine
Pluralfracasos
Examples
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Every failure is a chance to learn.
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The project was a failure, but we will try again.
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Do not be afraid of failure; it is part of the journey.
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After the failure, the team came back stronger.
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A small failure today can bring a great success tomorrow.
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