frustrar

Senses

1. 1.

   to frustrate, to thwart

   to prevent something from happening or succeeding; to defeat a plan or expectation

2. 2.

   to disappoint, to let down

   to fail to meet expectations or hopes; to cause disappointment

3. 3.

   to frustrate (oneself)

   to become frustrated or disappointed (reflexive form: frustrar-se)

Examples

• "A chuva frustrou nossos planos de ir à praia."

  The rain frustrated our plans to go to the beach.

• "Ele se frustrou quando não passou no concurso."

  He became frustrated when he didn't pass the exam.

• "O goleiro frustrou todas as tentativas de gol do time adversário."

  The goalkeeper thwarted all of the opposing team's goal attempts.

Usage

Very commonly used in the reflexive form "frustrar-se" (to get/become frustrated). Often paired with prepositions: "frustrar-se com algo" (to be frustrated with something). The noun form is "frustração" (frustration).