Spanish Conversation · Level 38
74 words
Spanish word
falla
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈfaʝa/
Meaning
- feminine nounfailure
Example
La falla eléctrica dejó al barrio sin luz.
The electrical failure left the neighborhood without power.
More examples
Tras la actualización, se corrigió la falla del sistema.
After the update, the system fault was corrected.
Core concept
A defect or malfunction that prevents a device, system, or process from performing its intended function.
Common phrases
falla eléctrica
power outage
falla del sistema
system fault
falla de seguridad
security flaw
Similar words
avería: Mechanical or electrical breakdown of a vehicle or machine that prevents normal operation.
fallo: Failure of a function or process to work as expected, often causing incorrect outcomes.
defecto: Defect originating in production or materials that makes a product faulty or imperfect.
malfuncionamiento: Improper functioning of hardware or systems that leads to errors or degraded operation.
Definition in Spanish
Avería o defecto que provoca que un aparato, sistema o proceso no cumpla su función prevista.
Word origin
The noun comes from Spanish fallar 'to fail' and ultimately from Latin fallere 'to deceive, go wrong', so falla denotes a defect or breakdown that stops something functioning normally.
Usage tips
- Grammatically feminine la falla is commonly used in technical reports and often appears with verbs like ocurrir, presentar, and detectar when describing problems.