What is the Spanish word for "falter"?

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

English

falter

Spanish

vacilar

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Alternative translations of "falter"

titubear
vacilación
flaquear
desfallecer

Examples of how to use "falter" in Spanish

English
His courage did not falter in the face of danger.
Spanish
Su coraje no vaciló ante el peligro.
English
I falter when I lose confidence.
Spanish
Me quiebro cuando pierdo confianza.
English
She faltered during her speech yesterday.
Spanish
Ella vaciló durante su discurso ayer.
English
They are faltering under the heavy work.
Spanish
Ellos están vacilando bajo el trabajo pesado.
English
We have faltered but learned useful lessons.
Spanish
Hemos vacilado pero aprendimos lecciones útiles.

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