lack
lack(
lahk
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
1. (shortage)
b. la carencia (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The lack of resources to help those who have been displaced by the earthquake is shocking.La carencia de recursos para ayudar a los desplazados por el terremoto es espantoso.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. faltar
It seems that he lacks the necessary funding to continue with his studies.Parece que le falta el financiamiento necesario para seguir con sus estudios.
b. carecer de
The brand's latest collection lacks innovation and originality.La última colección de la marca carece de innovación y originalidad.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. faltar
When time is lacking, you need to react quickly.Cuando falta el tiempo, hay que reaccionar rápido.
a. carecer de
My sister's kids certainly don't lack for luxuries.Los hijos de mi hermana definitivamente no carecen de lujos.
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