How to Say ‘I'm failing at school’ in Spain Spanish
Estoy suspenso en la escuela.
ehs-TOY sus-PAYN-soh ehn lah ehs-KWEH-lah
[ehs-TOY sus-PAYN-soh ehn lah ehs-KWEH-lah]
💬 Usage Tip: 'Suspenso' can mean 'to fail', but it can also mean 'suspended'. Context is key!
🇪🇸 In Spain: Academic success is highly valued in Spain, and failing can be seen as bringing shame to the family.
Phrase Breakdown
Estoy
[ehs-TOY]
I am
Used to express a state of being.
Estoy suspenso en la escuela por no aprobar los exámenes.
I am failing in school because I did not pass the exams.
suspenso
[sus-PAYN-soh]
failing
Having failed to achieve a passing grade.
Si continuo suspenso en la escuela, necesitaré ayuda extra.
If I continue failing in school, I will need extra help.
en
[ehn]
in
Expressing the situation of something that is or appears to be enclosed or surrounded by something else.
Mis calificaciones son preocupantes mientras estoy suspenso en la escuela.
My grades are worrying while I'm failing in school.
la
[lah]
the
Definite article used to specify a noun.
Estoy esforzándome para mejorar mis calificaciones en la escuela.
I am making efforts to improve my grades in the school.
escuela
[ehs-KWEH-lah]
school
An institution for educating children.
Mi principal preocupación es que estoy suspenso en la escuela.
My main concern is that I'm failing in school.
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