Si los resultados decepcionan, la persona que se esfuerza puede sentirse triste a veces.
English: If results disappoint, the person who tries hard may feel sad sometimes.
decepcionar /dˌeθepθjonˈaɾ/ · verb · CEFR B2. Spanish translation of "disappoint".
See also: Vocabulary entry (Spanish) · Topic: Spanish Desafíos y Retrocesos
- Source term
- disappoint
- Translation
- decepcionar
- CEFR Level
- B2
- Part of speech
- verb
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| Dictionary form | decepcionar |
|---|---|
| Use note | Use the form shown here as the lookup form. |
How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- Subject + helper/modal + decepcionar
- Examples
- A menudo necesitamos decepcionar.
- Tip
- Adjust endings and word order to match the full sentence.
Topic context
This word appears in the Spanish Desafíos y Retrocesos.
Example Sentences
La película me decepcionó porque el final me pareció apresurado.
English: The film disappointed me because the ending felt rushed.
No quería decepcionar a sus padres el día de la graduación.
English: She did not want to disappoint her parents on graduation day.
Nos decepcionó el mal servicio en el restaurante.
English: We were disappointed by the poor service at the restaurant.
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