noun🔗ShareDefectos, fallosA fault or malfunction."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.technicalmachinequalityindustrytechnologysystemconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDefectos, fallasThe quantity or amount by which anything falls short."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.qualityamountconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDefectos, fallosA part by which a figure or quantity is wanting or deficient."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.qualityconditionnegativeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDesertar, abandonarTo abandon or turn against; to cease or change one's loyalty, especially from a military organisation or political party."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.militarypoliticsgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDesertarTo desert one's army, to flee from combat."The soldiers who defected from the army were punished severely. "Los soldados que desertaron del ejército fueron castigados severamente.militarywaractionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDesertar, pasarse al enemigoTo join the enemy army.""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.militarywarpoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDesertar, huirTo flee one's country and seek asylum."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.politicsnationgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading