hace falta

hace falta(
ah
-
seh
 
fahl
-
tah
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. it's necessary
Yo puedo asesorarte si hace falta.I can give you some advice if it's necessary.
b. is needed
Aquí hace falta alguien como tú, alguien con tu pericia y tus conocimientos.Someone like you is needed here, someone with your skill and knowledge.
c. there should be
Hace falta mayor sinceridad en el discurso político.There should be more sincerity in political speech.
d.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
Me hace falta leche. Voy al supermercado de la esquina.I need milk. I'm going to the grocery store around the corner.
Este neumático está pinchado. Hace falta cambiarlo.This tire is punctured. You have to change it.
2.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(used to emphasize something negative)
a.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
¿Miraste mi agenda de contactos sin mi permiso? ¡Hace falta ser caradura!Did you look into my address book without telling me? You've got some nerve!
Hace falta ser muy despistado para dejarse las llaves dentro de casa dos días seguidos.You have to be a real scatterbrain to lock yourself out two days in a row.
Copyright © 2025 Dictionary Media Group, Inc.
Examples
Machine Translators
Translate hace falta using machine translators
Why use the SpanishDictionary.com dictionary?

THE BEST SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Get More than a Translation

Get conjugations, examples, and pronunciations for millions of words and phrases in Spanish and English.

WRITTEN BY EXPERTS

Translate with Confidence

Access millions of accurate translations written by our team of experienced English-Spanish translators.

SPANISH AND ENGLISH EXAMPLE SENTENCES

Examples for Everything

Search millions of Spanish-English example sentences from our dictionary, TV shows, and the internet.

REGIONAL TRANSLATIONS

Say It like a Local

Browse Spanish translations from Spain, Mexico, or any other Spanish-speaking country.
Word of the Day
morning