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"Falta" is a form of "falta", a noun which is often translated as "lack". "Verbo" is a noun which is often translated as "verb". Learn more about the difference between "verbo" and "falta" below.
el verbo(
behr
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boh
)
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. verb
La mayoría de los verbos ingleses son regulares.Most English verbs are regular.
2.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(style)
a. language
Reconocí que era una obra de Shakespeare por su verbo.I knew it was one of Shakespeare's works from the language.
b. speech (spoken)
No es un hombre adinerado, pero su verbo revela que es de buena familia.He's not a wealthy man, but it's clear from his speech that he comes from a good family.
c. diction (literature)
Homero nos presenta su visión de la naturaleza a través de un verbo poético.Homer uses poetic diction to present us with his vision of nature.
d.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
Es un orador de verbo muy fluido.He's a very articulate speaker.
La casera era una señora de verbo rudo.The landlady was a rough-spoken woman.
3.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(pronouncements)
a. words
Los libros nos permiten escuchar el verbo de los filósofos y escritores del pasado.Books allow us to hear the words of philosophers and writers from the past.
a. Word
El Verbo se hizo carne.The Word was made flesh.
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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).
feminine noun
a. lack
No se ha construido el nuevo estadio por falta de fondos.The new stadium has not been built due to a lack of funds.
b. shortage
La falta de maestros preparados es un grave problema para este distrito.The shortage of trained teachers is a serious problem for this district.
a. absence
Cuando murió, nadie notó su falta.When she died, nobody noticed her absence.
a. offense (legal)
Esta falta conlleva una sentencia de diez años como mínimo.This offense carries a sentence of at least ten years.
b. foul (sports)
¿Cómo puedes decir que no fue falta? ¡Le entró por detrás!How can you say it wasn't a foul? He tackled him from behind!
c. fault (tennis)
"¡Falta!", gritó el árbitro."Fault!", shouted the umpire.
a. missed period
¿Has tenido falta? Puede que estés embarazada.Have you missed a period? It's possible you're pregnant.
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