falta de

lack of

absence of

falta de(fahl-tah deh)

phrase

1. (scarcity of)

a. lack of

El ensayo revela una total falta de comprensión del modo en que opera el sistema penal.

The essay reveals a complete lack of understanding of the way the penal system works.

b. shortage of

La falta de mano de obra calificada perjudica la industria.

The shortage of skilled labor damages the industry.

2. (lack of presence of)

a. absence of

Alejandro sintió profundamente la falta de su padre al crecer.

Alejandro felt strongly the absence of his father while growing up.