falter

US /ˈfɑːl.tɚ/
UK /ˈfɑːl.tɚ/
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1.

vacilar, fraquejar

lose strength or momentum

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The economy began to falter.
A economia começou a vacilar.
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His voice did not falter as he delivered the speech.
Sua voz não vacilou enquanto ele proferia o discurso.
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2.

vacilar, hesitar

move unsteadily or hesitantly

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He watched her falter and then regain her balance.
Ele a observou vacilar e depois recuperar o equilíbrio.
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Her steps began to falter as she grew tired.
Seus passos começaram a vacilar à medida que ela ficava cansada.
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