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defects

/ˈdiːfɛkts/ /dɪˈfɛkts/

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noun

Defectos, fallos

A fault or malfunction.

Examples :

"a defect in the ear or eye; a defect in timber or iron; a defect of memory or judgment"

Un defecto en el oído o el ojo; un defecto en la madera o el hierro; un defecto de memoria o de juicio.

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noun

Defectos, fallas

The quantity or amount by which anything falls short.

Examples :

"The defects in his understanding of fractions caused him to fail the math test. "

Los defectos en su comprensión de las fracciones le hicieron suspender el examen de matemáticas.

quality amount condition

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noun

Defectos, fallos

A part by which a figure or quantity is wanting or deficient.

Examples :

"The construction project was delayed because of several defects in the concrete foundation, requiring costly repairs before work could continue. "

El proyecto de construcción se retrasó debido a varios defectos en la cimentación de hormigón, lo que requirió costosas reparaciones antes de que se pudiera continuar con el trabajo.

quality condition negative

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verb

Desertar, abandonar

To abandon or turn against; to cease or change one's loyalty, especially from a military organisation or political party.

Examples :

"The soldier decided to defect to the other side, hoping for a better life. "

El soldado decidió desertar al otro bando, esperando una vida mejor.

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verb

Desertar

To desert one's army, to flee from combat.

Examples :

"The soldiers who defected from the army were punished severely. "

Los soldados que desertaron del ejército fueron castigados severamente.

military war action

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verb

Desertar, pasarse al enemigo

To join the enemy army.

Examples :

""After facing discrimination, the soldier defects to the opposing army, bringing valuable intelligence with him." "

Después de enfrentar la discriminación, el soldado se pasa al ejército contrario, llevando consigo información valiosa.

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verb

Desertar, huir

To flee one's country and seek asylum.

Examples :

"Many people from war-torn countries defect to neighboring nations seeking safety. "

Muchas personas de países devastados por la guerra desertan a naciones vecinas en busca de seguridad.

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