A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
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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