Meaning
To fail to show up for an appointment.
Cultural Background
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'.
Meaning
To fail to show up for an appointment.
Preposition check
Always check if the noun is masculine or feminine to use 'ao' or 'à'.
Test Yourself
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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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesEu faltei ____ compromisso.
Faltar requires 'a', and 'compromisso' is masculine, so 'a + o = ao'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, but it sounds very formal. Use 'dar um bolo' instead.
Related Phrases
Dar um bolo
synonymTo stand someone up
