deficient
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deficient(
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fih
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (general)
a. deficiente
A deficient supply of oxygen led to tissue death.Un suministro deficiente de oxígeno llevó a la muerte del tejido.
b. insuficiente
His vocabulary is deficient for a man of his position.Su vocabulario es insuficiente para un hombre de su puesto.
c. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Most people who follow a standard diet are deficient in fiber.La mayoría de las personas que siguen una dieta estándar están faltos de fibra.
The doctor said Teresa was deficient in calcium and recommended she eat more sesame seeds.El médico dijo que a Teresa le faltaba calcio y le recomendó comer más semillas de sésamo.
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