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failed

[/feɪld/]
verb (past tense/past participle) / adjective
falhou / falhado
1. did not succeed in achieving or accomplishing something
He failed the exam.
Ele falhou no exame.
2. stopped working or functioning properly
The engine failed during the flight.
O motor falhou durante o voo.
3. did not achieve a passing grade
She failed her driving test.
Ela foi reprovada no teste de direção.
4. let someone down; did not support or help when needed
I won't fail you when you need me.
Não vou decepcioná-lo quando você precisar de mim.
5. adjective: having not succeeded
a failed attempt
uma tentativa fracassada
NYC Slang
bombed / tanked / choked
Synonyms
flunkedfloppedfell shortmissedunsuccessfuldefeated
Antonyms
succeededpassedtriumphedachievedaccomplished

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
falhou / foi reprovado
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
falhou / fracassou
common in urban/business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
fracassou / deu ruim
informal colloquial usage
Portugal
falhou / foi reprovado
standard European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

failed to deliver
failed attempt
failed expectation
failed business
fail to see the point
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