Falhar
Example: Ele não pode falhar no exame para passar de ano.
Definition
"Falhar" means to fail in achieving a goal or to be unsuccessful in doing something, such as not passing an exam or not meeting expectations. It implies an inability to accomplish what was intended or required in a given situation.
Etymology
The word "falhar" comes from the Old Portuguese 'fallar', which is related to the Latin root 'fallere', meaning 'to deceive' or 'to fail.' Did you know? Over time, the meaning shifted from 'to deceive' to primarily referring to failure or making a mistake.
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