🇬🇧🇪🇸 faulty - defectuoso : English Lesson

Meaning of "faulty" ("defectuoso"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

Faulty describes something that does not work properly or has mistakes. It can be used for machines, objects, ideas, or even reasoning. When something is faulty, it may not function as expected or may cause problems.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

I think my grandma’s hearing aid is faulty, because I asked for cookies and got broccoli.

The toaster is faulty—it either gives me cold bread or a fire alarm.

My robot vacuum is faulty—it just follows the cat around like a fanboy.

My brain is faulty in the morning—I put socks on my hands instead of my feet.

My uncle’s car is so faulty, even the squirrels living inside it are complaining.

The little boy pushed a faulty toy car. A faulty wheel made it spin and hit the table. His faulty battery stopped the lights. A small faulty music box was also quiet. He cried at the faulty toys, then smiled when his mom fixed the wheel and the faulty battery, and the car ran again.

This word is at the B2 level, which means it’s used in more complex conversations and texts. It helps you discuss abstract ideas, express opinions clearly, and engage in discussions on a variety of topics, both personal and professional.

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