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Esto es un chasco total.

/EH-sto es oon CHAS-ko toh-TAL/

This is a complete letdown.

When to use it

Used when a project, deal, or plan falls through badly. 'Chasco' implies a mix of disappointment and frustration.

In conversation

—El cliente canceló el contrato a última hora. —Vaya, esto es un chasco total.

—The client canceled the contract last minute. —Wow, that’s a total letdown.

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