carência — meaning in English
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English meaning
- deficiency noun A lack or shortage of something necessary, especially for health.
- grace noun Smooth, elegant movement or manner.
- lack noun The absence or shortage of something needed or wanted.
- neediness noun The characteristic of being needy.
- shortage noun A situation where there is not enough of something needed.
Senses
carência is used for these senses in English:
- deficiency (uncountable) Inadequacy or incompleteness.
- grace (uncountable, finance) An allowance of time granted to a debtor during which he or she is free of at least part of his normal obligations towards the creditor.
- grace period A length of time during which rules or penalties are waived or deferred.
- lack A deficiency or need (of something desirable or necessary); an absence, want, dearth.
- neediness The characteristic of being needy.
- shortage A lack or deficiency; an insufficient amount.
grace — full definition
- noun Smooth, elegant movement or manner.
- noun A short prayer of thanks said before or after a meal.
- noun A short extra period of time allowed before a deadline or obligation takes effect.
- noun Unearned kindness or favor, especially divine mercy in religious contexts.
- verb To add elegance or honor to something by one's presence or by decorating it.