failing
US /ˈfeɪ.lɪŋ/
UK /ˈfeɪ.lɪŋ/
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defecto, falla, debilidad
a weakness or fault in character
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Despite his many talents, his biggest failing was his inability to manage money.
A pesar de sus muchos talentos, su mayor defecto era su incapacidad para manejar el dinero.
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Everyone has their own little failings.
Todo el mundo tiene sus pequeñas fallas.
1.
en caso de que falle, de lo contrario
used to indicate the failure of something to happen or be done
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Failing that, we'll have to find another solution.
En caso de que eso falle, tendremos que encontrar otra solución.
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He promised to help, failing which I would be on my own.
Prometió ayudar, de lo contrario estaría solo.
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fallando, deteriorándose
declining in strength or effectiveness; deteriorating
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His eyesight has been failing for years.
Su vista ha estado fallando durante años.
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The old bridge is failing and needs urgent repairs.
El viejo puente está fallando y necesita reparaciones urgentes.