Falhar
Example: Ela não pode falhar na apresentação importante amanhã.
Definition
"Falhar" means to fail or to be unsuccessful in achieving a goal or task. It refers to the inability to perform as expected, often resulting in an error, mistake, or lack of success, such as when someone does not meet an important deadline or objective.
Etymology
The word "falhar" comes from the Latin verb 'fallere,' which means to deceive or to fail. Over time, it evolved in Portuguese to specifically mean failure or to miss a target. Did you know that its root is also related to the English word 'fail'?
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