carecer

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to lack

∗ verb

carecer
intransitive verb
also:
  • carecer de algo -> to lack something

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carecer [car-ray-therr’]
verb neuter
1 To want, to be in need, to lack. (n)
  • Carece de talento -> he lacks talent
  • No carecemos de dinero -> we don’t lack money
  • Eso carece de sentido -> that doesn’t make sense
2 (Cono Sur) Carece hacerlo, it is necessary to do it. (n)

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carecer
verbo:intransitivo
1
carecer de to lack; carece de talento he lacks talent; he has no talent; no carecemos de dinero we don't lack for money; we're not short of money; eso carece de sentido that doesn't make sense
2 (S. Cone) (hacer falta)
carece hacerlo we/you have to do it; it is necessary to do it; carece no dejarla we must not let her

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Verb Conjugation for "carecer"

Presente Pretérito Imperfect Futuro Subjuntivo
Yo carezco carecí carecía careceré carezca
Tú careces careciste carecías carecerás carezcas
Ella/Él/Usted carece careció carecía carecerá carezca
Nosotros carecemos carecimos carecíamos careceremos carezcamos
Vosotros carecéis carecisteis carecíais careceréis carezcáis
Ellos/Ustedes carecen carecieron carecían carecerán carezcan
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