What is the Spanish word for "failure"?

Learn how to say "failure" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

failure

Spanish

fracaso

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Alternative translations of "failure"

falla
fallo
defecto
quiebra

Examples of how to use "failure" in Spanish

English
Failure is a part of the learning process.
Spanish
El fracaso es parte del proceso de aprendizaje.
English
The experiment ended in complete failure.
Spanish
El experimento terminó en un fracaso total.
English
She feared the failure of her plan.
Spanish
Ella temía el fracaso de su plan.
English
Their failure taught them an important lesson.
Spanish
Su fracaso les enseñó una lección importante.
English
Failure does not define who you are.
Spanish
El fracaso no define quién eres.

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