desapontar

[dɛ.za.põ.ˈtaɾ]

verb

to disappoint

1. to fail to meet someone's expectations or hopes

The movie disappointed the audience.

O filme desapontou o público.

2. to cause someone to feel sad or dissatisfied

His performance desappointed his fans.

Seu desempenho desapontou seus fãs.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

desapontar

Common usage, standard form

Portugal

desapontar

Standard usage, though 'decepcionar' is more commonly used

desapontar as esperanças de alguém (to disappoint someone's hopes)

desapontar expectativas (to disappoint expectations)

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