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Lista de Palabras Nivel C1 - Fracaso

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre el fracaso, como "disastrous", "doom", "neglect", etc. preparadas para estudiantes de C1.

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destructive
[Adjetivo]

causing a lot of damage or harm

destructivo, destructor

destructivo, destructor

Ex: Her destructive habits of procrastination hindered her academic success .Sus hábitos **destructivos** de procrastinación obstaculizaron su éxito académico.
disastrous
[Adjetivo]

very harmful or bad

desastroso, catastrófico

desastroso, catastrófico

Ex: The oil spill had disastrous effects on marine life and coastal ecosystems .El derrame de petróleo tuvo efectos **desastrosos** en la vida marina y los ecosistemas costeros.
elusive
[Adjetivo]

difficult to grasp mentally

difícil de alcanzar

difícil de alcanzar

Ex: The answer to the philosophical question remained elusive, debated by thinkers for centuries .La respuesta a la pregunta filosófica siguió siendo **esquiva**, debatida por los pensadores durante siglos.
grave
[Adjetivo]

very bad or worrisome

grave, serio

grave, serio

Ex: The diplomats held a meeting to discuss the grave implications of the escalating conflict between the two nations .Los diplomáticos celebraron una reunión para discutir las implicaciones **graves** del conflicto creciente entre las dos naciones.
ineffective
[Adjetivo]

not achieving the desired outcome or intended result

fútil, ineficaz

fútil, ineficaz

Ex: The manager 's leadership style was ineffective in motivating the team .El estilo de liderazgo del gerente fue **ineficaz** para motivar al equipo.
undesirable
[Adjetivo]

not wanted or considered unpleasant

indeseable

indeseable

Ex: Having an undesirable trait like laziness can hinder one 's success in their career .Tener un rasgo **indeseable** como la pereza puede obstaculizar el éxito en la carrera.
overwhelming
[Adjetivo]

too intense or powerful to resist or manage effectively

irresistible, aplastante

irresistible, aplastante

Ex: The overwhelming heat made it difficult to stay outside for long .El calor **abrumador** hacía difícil permanecer afuera por mucho tiempo.
in vain
[Adverbio]

without success or achieving the desired result

en vano, inútilmente

en vano, inútilmente

Ex: The doctor worked tirelessly to save the patient , but unfortunately , all efforts proved to be in vain, and the patient could not be revived .El médico trabajó incansablemente para salvar al paciente, pero desafortunadamente, todos los esfuerzos resultaron **en vano**, y el paciente no pudo ser revivido.
to doom
[Verbo]

to intentionally cause something or someone to fail or experience a negative outcome by creating specific conditions

condenar

condenar

Ex: The deliberate sabotage doomed their chances of winning the competition .El sabotaje deliberado **condenó** sus posibilidades de ganar la competencia.
to neglect
[Verbo]

to fail to do something, particularly as a result of carelessness

desatender

desatender

Ex: The parents were accused of neglecting their children 's education by not providing adequate support for remote learning .Los padres fueron acusados de **descuidar** la educación de sus hijos al no proporcionar el apoyo adecuado para el aprendizaje remoto.

to cause a person or thing to come across as less significant

eclipsar

eclipsar

Ex: The new skyscraper 's modern design overshadowed the historic buildings in the city skyline .El diseño moderno del nuevo rascacielos **eclipsó** los edificios históricos en el horizonte de la ciudad.
breakdown
[Sustantivo]

a failure in the progress or effectiveness of a relationship or system

avería

avería

Ex: As a result of the breakdown, the group disbanded and stopped collaborating .Como resultado de la **ruptura**, el grupo se disolvió y dejó de colaborar.
burden
[Sustantivo]

a responsibility or task that causes hardship, stress, etc.

carga

carga

Ex: The environmental impact of industrial pollution is a burden that future generations will have to bear .El impacto ambiental de la contaminación industrial es una **carga** que las generaciones futuras tendrán que soportar.
catastrophe
[Sustantivo]

a horrible event that causes much suffering and damage

catástrofe

catástrofe

Ex: The loss of biodiversity due to deforestation is viewed as an environmental catastrophe with long-term consequences .La pérdida de biodiversidad debido a la deforestación se considera una **catástrofe** ambiental con consecuencias a largo plazo.
dead end
[Sustantivo]

a situation that shows no signs of progress or improvement

callejón sin salida

callejón sin salida

Ex: The negotiations have reached a dead end, with no progress made on either side .Las negociaciones han llegado a un **punto muerto**, sin progreso alguno por ninguna de las partes.
deficiency
[Sustantivo]

an existing weakness or fault in someone or something

escasez, déficit

escasez, déficit

Ex: He was able to overcome his deficiency in public speaking through consistent practice .Pudo superar su **deficiencia** en hablar en público a través de la práctica constante.
fail
[Sustantivo]

a mistake or unsuccessful act

fracaso

fracaso

Ex: The company 's latest advertising campaign was a fail, attracting little interest .La última campaña publicitaria de la empresa fue un **fracaso**, atrayendo poco interés.
fall
[Sustantivo]

a reduction in size, amount, number, etc.

baja, caída

baja, caída

Ex: After the scandal , there was a sharp fall in the politician 's approval ratings .Después del escándalo, hubo una **caída** brusca en las calificaciones de aprobación del político.
fault
[Sustantivo]

a wrong move or act

error, falla

error, falla

Ex: The committee found a fault in the financial report , leading to an audit .El comité encontró una **falta** en el informe financiero, lo que llevó a una auditoría.
hurdle
[Sustantivo]

a difficulty or problem that must be overcome in order to achieve something

obstáculo

obstáculo

Ex: Passing the certification exam was the final hurdle he needed to clear to advance in his career .Aprobar el examen de certificación fue el último **obstáculo** que necesitaba superar para avanzar en su carrera.
inconvenience
[Sustantivo]

difficulties caused by something that makes one irritated or uncomfortable

inconvenientes

inconvenientes

Ex: He found it a great inconvenience to commute two hours each day to work .Encontró una gran **incomodidad** en desplazarse dos horas cada día para ir a trabajar.
malfunction
[Sustantivo]

a failure to function or work properly

falla, fallo

falla, fallo

Ex: The vending machine 's malfunction resulted in snacks getting stuck and customers being frustrated .La **avería** de la máquina expendedora resultó en bocadillos atascados y clientes frustrados.
mess
[Sustantivo]

a situation with many problems or difficulties, caused particularly by someone who is careless

lío

lío

Ex: Her decision to ignore the maintenance warnings resulted in a mechanical mess that halted production for days.Su decisión de ignorar las advertencias de mantenimiento resultó en un **desastre** mecánico que detuvo la producción durante días.
mishap
[Sustantivo]

a minor accident that has no serious consequences

contratiempo

contratiempo

Ex: The only mishap during the road trip was a flat tire , which we quickly fixed and continued on our way .El único **percance** durante el viaje por carretera fue un pinchazo, que arreglamos rápidamente y continuamos nuestro camino.
odds
[Sustantivo]

circumstances that make it difficult to achieve something

difficultades

difficultades

Ex: She fought against the odds and successfully completed her degree while working two jobs .Ella luchó contra **las adversidades** y completó con éxito su título mientras trabajaba en dos empleos.
oversight
[Sustantivo]

a mistake made because of forgetting to do or not noticing something

descuido, omisión

descuido, omisión

Ex: The overlooked safety procedure proved to be a critical oversight that resulted in an accident on the construction site .El procedimiento de seguridad pasado por alto resultó ser un **error** crítico que resultó en un accidente en el sitio de construcción.
setback
[Sustantivo]

a problem that gets in the way of a process or makes it worse

revés

revés

Ex: After facing several setbacks, they finally completed the renovation of their home .Después de enfrentar varios **contratiempos**, finalmente completaron la renovación de su hogar.
underdog
[Sustantivo]

an individual, team, etc. who is regarded as weaker compared to others and has little chance of success as a result

desvalido

desvalido

Ex: The underdog film , with its low budget and unknown actors , became a surprise box office hit .La película **outsider**, con su bajo presupuesto y actores desconocidos, se convirtió en un éxito sorpresa de taquilla.

to cause someone problems

causar problemas

causar problemas

Ex: The plumbing in our house has been giving us a lot of trouble lately.

not yielding the expected result

inútilmente, sin resultado

inútilmente, sin resultado

Ex: They attempted to repair the old machine , but their efforts to no effect; it still would n't work properly .
up against
[Frase]

faced with a problem or difficult situation

enfrentado a

enfrentado a

Ex: The community was up against numerous obstacles as they worked to rebuild after the natural disaster.
in the face of
[Preposición]

despite a challenging or difficult situation

ante, frente a

ante, frente a

Ex: He finished his presentation in the face of technical difficulties that caused delays .Terminó su presentación **a pesar de** las dificultades técnicas que causaron retrasos.
at the expense of
[Preposición]

causing a negative consequence or cost to someone or something in order to benefit another

a costa de, a expensas de

a costa de, a expensas de

Ex: The politician 's popularity rose , but it came at the expense of his integrity .La popularidad del político aumentó, pero fue **a costa de** su integridad.

to leave a place to be safe from a dangerous situation

evacuar

evacuar

Ex: A chemical spill near the industrial area prompted citizens to evacuate nearby neighborhoods .Un derrame químico cerca del área industrial llevó a los ciudadanos a **evacuar** los vecindarios cercanos.

a principle stating that if there is a possibility for a bad thing to happen, it will happen

Ex: Despite double-checking everything, Murphy's law kicked in, and our flight got delayed.

to be in a situation where one has to be careful about every decision they make because even one mistake can pose a great risk

Ex: Managing a diverse team can be walking a tightrope, as the leader must balance different personalities and work styles .
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