fallible

[/ˈfæləbəl/]
adjective
falível
1. capable of making mistakes or being wrong; not infallible
All humans are fallible and can make errors in judgment.
Todos os seres humanos são falíveis e podem cometer erros de julgamento.
2. liable to be mistaken or incorrect
The witness's testimony, though credible, remains fallible.
O testemunho da testemunha, embora credível, permanece falível.
3. imperfect or subject to failure
Even the most experienced pilots must acknowledge their fallible nature.
Até os pilotos mais experientes devem reconhecer sua natureza falível.
The concept of fallibility is deeply embedded in both English and Portuguese philosophical traditions. In Brazil, the word 'falível' is commonly used in educational, scientific, and religious contexts to discuss human limitations and the importance of humility. In American culture, acknowledging fallibility is often seen as a sign of maturity and self-awareness.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
imperfectflawederror-pronemistakenunreliable
Antonyms / Antônimos
infallibleperfectflawlessreliableunerring

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
falível
standard usage in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
falível
common in business and academic discourse
Portugal
falível
identical usage as Brazil; standard European Portuguese

Related Words

fallibilityinfallibleerrormistakeimperfectionvulnerability

Related Idioms & Phrases

to err is human (acknowledging fallibility)
nobody's perfect (expressing fallibility)
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