lack in Spanish
lack in Spanish is falta, carencia, escasez — lack means the absence or shortage of something needed or wanted.
lack in Spanish
falta
A deficiency or need (of something desirable or necessary); an absence, want, dearth.
carencia
A deficiency or need (of something desirable or necessary); an absence, want, dearth.
escasez
A deficiency or need (of something desirable or necessary); an absence, want, dearth.
penuria
A deficiency or need (of something desirable or necessary); an absence, want, dearth.
faltar
(transitive, stative) To be without, not to have, to need, to require.
carecer
(transitive, stative) To be without, not to have, to need, to require.
What does "lack" mean?
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noun The absence or shortage of something needed or wanted.
"Lack of sleep made it hard for him to concentrate all day."
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verb To not have, or not have enough of, something.
"Some young players lack confidence when they first join the team."
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lack in a sentence
- Lack of sleep made it hard for him to concentrate all day.
- The delay was caused by a lack of funding.
- Some young players lack confidence when they first join the team.
- The village lacks a proper bus service, so many people drive.
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What is "lack" in Spanish?
"lack" in Spanish is falta, carencia, escasez. lack means: The absence or shortage of something needed or wanted.
How do you use "lack" in a sentence?
Example: "Lack of sleep made it hard for him to concentrate all day." In Spanish, "lack" is falta, carencia, escasez.
Are there other ways to say "lack" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 6 translations listed for "lack": falta, carencia, escasez, penuria, faltar, carecer.
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