Spanish word

chasco

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈtʃasko/

Meaning

  • masculine noundisappointment

Example

La cena fue un chasco; no me gustó.

The dinner was a disappointment; I didn't like it.

Illustration for chasco (disappointment)

More examples

Me llevé un chasco cuando cancelaron el concierto.

I was disappointed when they canceled the concert.

Core concept

An eagerly awaited event that fails to meet expectations.

Common phrases

  • llevarse un chasco

    be disappointed

  • dar un chasco

    disappoint

  • sufrir un chasco

    suffer a disappointment

Similar words

decepción: A feeling of disappointment when outcomes fall short of what was expected.
desilusión: A deep disappointment when hopes or dreams fail to come true.
fiasco: A complete failure of a plan or event that collapses in an embarrassing way.
desengaño: A painful realization that expectations were misplaced, causing disillusion.

Definition in Spanish

Evento o situación que provoca desilusión porque no cumple las expectativas.

Word origin

The noun comes from the verb chascar, originally imitative of a sharp snap or tearing sound, which extended metaphorically to situations that disappoint expectations.

Usage tips

  • Because chasco sounds blunt, Spanish speakers often use the reflexive llevar(se) un chasco (me llevé un chasco) to express personal disappointment without blaming others.

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