falto

falto(
fahl
-
toh
)
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. lacking in
Siento que estoy falto de motivación desde que perdí el trabajo.I feel I'm lacking in motivation since I lost my job.
b. short of (money or resources)
Ana no está falta de recursos económicos tras su ascenso.Ana is not short of funds since she was promoted.
c.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
Sería falto de ética que revelara los detalles del caso.It would be unethical for me to disclose the details of the case.
Luke es una persona totalmente falta de empatía.Luke is a person with no empathy whatsoever.
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