default
US /dɪˈfɑːlt/
UK /dɪˈfɑːlt/
1.
defecto, configuración predeterminada
a preselected option adopted by a computer program or other mechanism when no alternative is specified by the user or programmer
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The printer settings are set to default.
La configuración de la impresora está establecida por defecto.
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The system will use the default font if you don't choose one.
El sistema usará la fuente por defecto si no eliges una.
2.
incumplimiento, mora
failure to fulfill an obligation, especially to repay a loan or appear in a court of law
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The company is in default on its loan payments.
La empresa está en incumplimiento de sus pagos de préstamos.
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He was found guilty by default after failing to appear in court.
Fue declarado culpable por incumplimiento al no comparecer ante el tribunal.
1.
incumplir, entrar en mora
fail to fulfill an obligation, especially to repay a loan or appear in a court of law
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He might default on his mortgage payments.
Podría incumplir los pagos de su hipoteca.
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The team had to default the game due to too many injuries.
El equipo tuvo que abandonar el partido debido a demasiadas lesiones.