Spanish Conversation · Level 22
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Spanish word
fallo
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈfaʝo/
Meaning
- masculine nounmistake
Example
Detecté un fallo en el informe.
I detected a mistake in the report.
More examples
Tenemos que corregir el fallo antes de enviar el informe.
We have to correct a mistake before sending the report.
Core concept
A mistake or malfunction that yields an incorrect outcome or halts operation.
Common phrases
cometer un fallo
make a mistake
detectar un fallo
detect a mistake
corregir un fallo
correct a mistake
Similar words
error: Incorrect fact, calculation, or data that produces a wrong result.
equivocación: Misunderstanding or mix-up in words or judgment that leads to an unintended choice.
problema: Difficulty or situation that requires action or a solution.
avería: Mechanical breakdown of equipment that prevents normal operation.
Definition in Spanish
Indica un error, una equivocación o un defecto técnico que produce un resultado incorrecto o impide el funcionamiento.
Word origin
The noun comes from Spanish fallar and ultimately Latin fallere 'to deceive', so it carries senses of both error and malfunction.
Usage tips
- Saying hubo un fallo is ambiguous between a report mistake and a system breakdown, so speakers often add técnico or specify cometer to clarify.