frustrar
frustrar(
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trahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to frustrate
Despidieron al profesor porque sus comentarios negativos frustraban a los alumnos.The teacher was fired because his negative comments frustrated the students.
2. (to stop)
a. to thwart
La repentina tormenta frustró nuestros planes de visitar el parque.The sudden storm thwarted our plans of going to the park.
3. (to abort)
a. to foil
Los policías consiguieron frustrar el atentado una hora antes de que ocurriera.The police managed to foil the attack one hour before it happened.
frustrarse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
a. to get frustrated
Los tartamudos se frustran si otras personas acaban sus frases.People who stammer get frustrated when other people finish their sentences.
a. to fail
El proyecto del equipo se frustró al dejar de recibir financiación.The team's project failed when it stopped getting funding.
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