Meaning
To disappoint someone by not fulfilling a promise or expectation.
Cultural Background
Used frequently in political and cultural critique. Often used in business contexts to sound professional. Common in sports journalism. Used in formal academic or social settings.
Use it in writing
This phrase is much more common in written reports than in spoken conversation.
Meaning
To disappoint someone by not fulfilling a promise or expectation.
Use it in writing
This phrase is much more common in written reports than in spoken conversation.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
El nuevo proyecto ________ las expectativas de la empresa.
Frustrar is the correct verb for expectations.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesEl nuevo proyecto ________ las expectativas de la empresa.
Frustrar is the correct verb for expectations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it sounds too formal.
Related Phrases
No estar a la altura
similarTo not be up to the task
