🇬🇧🇪🇸 fail - fallar : English Lesson

Meaning of "fail" ("fallar"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

To fail means you try to do something, but it doesn’t work the way you wanted or needed it to. You might fail a test, fail to catch a ball, or fail to wake up on time. Failing can feel disappointing, but it’s a normal part of learning. When you fail, you can figure out what went wrong, try again, and usually do better next time.

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

My brother tried to fail his chores by doing them badly, but he failed at failing and did them perfectly.

I failed to catch the ball so impressively that even the ball looked embarrassed.

I tried to tell a scary story, but I failed because I scared myself and had to turn on the lights.

The ghost tried to be scary, but failed so badly that everyone invited it to stay for snacks instead.

My evil plan to fail at bedtime failed when I fell asleep mid-sentence, still holding my toothbrush.

A boy sees a ball on a roof. He wants the ball. He tries to climb and fail, fail, fail. He sits and cries. A girl comes and helps him climb. He does not fail now. He gets the ball, says, "I did not fail," and hugs his friend. They play and are happy.

This word is at the A2 level, which means it’s useful for simple, everyday situations. You might use it when shopping, traveling, or talking about your hobbies. Words at this level help you build confidence in practical, routine conversations.

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