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"Falta" is a form of "falta", a noun which is often translated as "lack". "Infinitivo" is a noun which is often translated as "infinitive". Learn more about the difference between "infinitivo" and "falta" below.
el infinitivo(
een
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fee
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nee
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tee
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boh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (grammar)
a. infinitive
En este caso, el verbo permanece en infinitivo.In this case, the verb remains in the infinitive.
la falta(
fahl
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tah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (scarcity)
a. missed period
¿Has tenido falta? Puede que estés embarazada.Have you missed a period? It's possible you're pregnant.
