Translations for „fail“ in the English » Portuguese Dictionary

I . fail [feɪl] VB intr

1. fail (not succeed):

fail person

fracassar

to fail at sth

fracassar em a. c.

to fail at sth attempt, plan, operation

falhar

to fail to do sth

não conseguir fazer a. c.

2. fail:

fail TECH, AUTO brakes, steering, a. engine

falhar

3. fail:

fail health

piorar

fail crops

perder-se

II . fail [feɪl] VB trans

fail exam, pupil:

fail

reprovar

III . fail [feɪl] N

without fail (definitely)

sem falta

Usage examples with fail

without fail (definitely)

sem falta

to fail at sth

fracassar em a. c.

to fail to do sth

não conseguir fazer a. c.

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

This applies to local systems where assessment is aimed at only pass/fail or threshold criteria.

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When women do seek medical attention, medical professionals often fail to take a complete medical history.

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During wet years, the rich soil provides bountiful agricultural output, but crops fail during dry years.

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Even the bitterest churl can not fail to be moved by the joyful sight of two people declaring their love and embarking on a life together.

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A second kidney has almost no benefits, as the kidneys usually fail simultaneously.

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However, the breathalyzers never fail to detect a truly drunk person. 1/1000 of drivers are driving drunk.

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For those that hesitate, there remains the commercial risk that they will get left behind and fail to capture future generations.

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If no decimal places are used, 6 and up is a pass and 5 and below a fail.

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This loosens the bolts over time and eventually causes the seal between the head and block to fail.

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If the fingers or splines develop grooves or notches, the plates may hang up or twist in them and fail to fully release when the clutch is disengaged.

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