decepcionar
disappoint
Hacer que alguien se sienta triste o insatisfecho porque algo no salió como esperaba.
Definition & meaning
The verb decepcionar refers to the act of failing to meet the expectations, hopes, or desires of someone. It carries a sense of letting someone down, often resulting in feelings of sadness, disillusionment, or dissatisfaction in the person who held those expectations.
It can be used in two primary ways:
- To cause someone to feel disappointment: "Su actuación me decepcionó" (His performance disappointed me).
- To fail to fulfill a promise or a duty: "No quiero decepcionar a mis padres" (I do not want to let my parents down).
Grammar & Word origin
Grammar: It is a regular transitive verb ending in -ar. When used in a reflexive form, decepcionarse, it means "to become disappointed" or "to get disappointed."
Word origin: The word originates from the Spanish decepción, which comes from the Latin deceptio (a deceiving or a catching). It is composed of the prefix de- (indicating separation or removal) and the root capere (to take or to catch). Etymologically, it suggests being "taken" or misled away from the truth or the expected outcome.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- Desilusionar (to disillusion)
- Frustrar (to frustrate)
- Defraudar (to defraud or let down)
- Desencantar (to disenchant)
Antonyms:
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Examples
No quiero decepcionarte, pero no terminamos el proyecto a tiempo.verb
I don't want to disappoint you, but we didn't finish the project on time.
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