How to Say “Glitch” in Spanish

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fallo
/ˈfaʝo/masculine
The English word 'glitch' can be translated into Spanish as fallo.
fallo is a masculine noun used to describe a problem, bug, imperfection or quirk. In professional or formal contexts, the phrase un fallo técnico is the standard way to describe a technical glitch or malfunction.
Meaning: problem, bug, imperfection, quirk (noun)

Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?

While fallo is a standard noun, the verb glichear is a slang Spanglish neologism used primarily by gamers and tech-savvy youth to describe a software glitch or a character glitching in a game. For a more common and versatile way to say something is failing or malfunctioning, use the verb fallar.

Related words

Translations (verb): fallar, glichear, experienciar un problema técnico.

How does it change in a sentence?

The plural form of fallo is fallos.

How do you pronounce it?

/ˈfaʝo/

Did you know?

  • While fallo means a mistake or glitch, in a legal context, a fallo is actually the official verdict or final judgment delivered by a judge.
  • In the world of sports, the verb fallar is the standard way to describe missing a shot or failing to score a goal, rather than a technical glitch.
  • Despite having the word fallo, many professional software developers in Spanish-speaking countries simply use the English word 'bug' when coding.

Examples in context

  • Cuando hablé con el técnico, le expliqué la avería que había en mi computadora.
    When I spoke with the technician, I explained the glitch that was occurring on my computer.
  • No puedo creer la falla que tuvo mi teléfono hoy.
    I can't believe the glitch my phone had today.
  • Mi laptop tiene una especie de problema técnico extraño.
    My laptop has a sort of strange technical problem.
  • Hubo un fallo en el sistema.
    There was a glitch in the system.
  • El software tiene un pequeño fallo.
    The software has a small bug.
  • Es solo un fallo técnico.
    It is just a technical glitch.

Example conversation

Mateo and Sofía are talking about a video game that keeps crashing.

  1. Mateo

    ¿Viste ese fallo en el juego?
    Did you see that glitch in the game?
  2. Sofía

    Sí, es un fallo muy molesto.
    Yes, it is a very annoying bug.
  3. Mateo

    Espero que lo arreglen pronto.
    I hope they fix it soon.
  4. Sofía

    Seguro que lanzan un parche.
    I'm sure they will release a patch.

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