Signification
To fail to show up for an appointment.
Contexte culturel
Punctuality is often flexible, but missing an appointment entirely is still considered rude. Punctuality is highly valued in professional settings. Social commitments are very important; missing them requires a good reason. Similar to Portugal, professional appointments are taken seriously.
Preposition check
Always check if the noun is masculine or feminine to use 'ao' or 'à'.
Signification
To fail to show up for an appointment.
Preposition check
Always check if the noun is masculine or feminine to use 'ao' or 'à'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct preposition.
Eu faltei ____ compromisso.
Faltar requires 'a', and 'compromisso' is masculine, so 'a + o = ao'.
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Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
1 exercicesEu faltei ____ compromisso.
Faltar requires 'a', and 'compromisso' is masculine, so 'a + o = ao'.
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Questions fréquentes
1 questionsYes, but it sounds very formal. Use 'dar um bolo' instead.
Expressions liées
Dar um bolo
synonymTo stand someone up