le falta
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le falta(
leh
fahl
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. it lacks
La película no está mal, pero le falta gancho.The movie is OK, but it lacks something to draw you in.
b. he lacks (masculine)
Aunque es muy guapo, para mi gusto, le falta sex-appeal.Even though he's really handsome, in my opinion, he lacks sex appeal.
c. she lacks (feminine)
La candidata reúne todos los requisitos para el puesto, pero le falta empuje.The candidate meets all the requirements for the post, but she lacks drive.
d. it doesn't have enough
Probé la sopa y le falta sal.I've tried the soup, and it doesn't have enough salt.
e. he doesn't have enough (masculine)
Antonio está tan delgado que le falta fuerza hasta para levantar la mochila del suelo.Antonio is so thin that he doesn't have enough strength even to lift his backpack off the ground.
f. she doesn't have enough (feminine)
Como escritora le sobra talento pero le falta imaginación.As a writer she has more than enough talent, but she doesn't have enough imagination.
2. (formal) (used to express that something is scarce; second person singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
a. you lack
Usted es inteligente, pero le falta sentido común.You're intelligent, but you lack common sense.
b. you don't have enough
A usted le falta experiencia en el campo, pero lo suple con entusiasmo.You don't have enough experience in the field, but you make up for it with enthusiasm.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Al enchufe le falta una clavija.The plug has a pin missing.
Encontramos su cartera tirada en la calle. Mire a ver si le falta algo.We found your wallet lying in the street. Have a look to see if there's anything missing.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
A Camilo le falta un año para acabar la carrera de arquitectura.Camilo has one year left to get his degree in architecture.
A María José todavía le falta un mes para cumplir los 18 años, pero ya está aprendiendo a manejar.Maria Jose still has a month to go before she's 18, but she's already learning to drive.
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