la insuficiencia
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insuficiencia

USAGE NOTE
This word is often used in the plural in the sense shown in 3).
la insuficiencia(
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A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. lack
Se canceló el plan de integración racial en las escuelas por insuficiencia de fondos.The schools' racial integration scheme was canceled due to lack of funds.
b. shortage
Tras un mes de sequía, estos agricultores africanos ya se enfrentan a una grave insuficencia de agua y alimentos.After a one month drought, these African farmers are already facing a serious shortage of water and food.
c. insufficiency
Hay una clara insuficiencia de pruebas contra mi defendido, señoría.There's a clear insufficiency of evidence against my client, Your Honor.
a. failure
Los médicos que atendieron a Margarita en el hospital le diagnosticaron una insuficiencia renal.The doctors that treated Margarita at the hospital diagnosed her with a kidney failure.
b. shortage
A Luis le cuesta subir escaleras porque padece una insuficiencia respiratoria.Luis finds it hard to climb the stairs because he suffers from shortage of breath.
a. deficiency
El hotel tiene algunas insuficiencias, pero en general está bien.The hotel has some deficiencies, but on the whole it's okay.
b. inadequacy
Hay críticas constantes por parte de la oposición acerca de las insuficiencias de algunos altos cargos del Gobierno.There's constant criticism from the opposition over the inadequacies of some government officials.
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