How is the word defecto translated from Spanish to English

English translation
defect
noun

Fallo que hace que algo no sea perfecto.

A fault that makes something imperfect.

Examples with “defecto”

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  • El motor tenía un pequeño defecto. — The engine had a small defect.

  • El espía desertó a Occidente en 1985. — The spy defected to the West in 1985.

  • Hay que informar de cada defecto antes del envío. — Every defect must be reported before shipping.

  • Varios miembros abandonaron el partido después de la votación. — Several members defected from the party after the vote.

  • ¿Esta grieta es un defecto o desgaste normal? — Is this crack a defect or normal wear?

  • Fue el primer jugador en desertar durante la gira. — He was the first player to defect during the tour.

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