Ausencias (en. Absences)

/awˈsen.sjas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
The state of not being present in a place where one is expected to be.
Absences in class can affect academic performance.
Las ausencias en clase pueden afectar el rendimiento académico.
The lack of something that is essential or desired.
The lack of affection in her life made her feel lonely.
Las ausencias de cariño en su vida la hicieron sentir sola.
The act of not participating in activities or events.
His absence in the meeting was noticeable.
Su ausencia en la reunión fue notoria.

Etymology

From Latin 'absentia', which means 'lack of presence'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

absence of reason
Lack of a logical or valid justification.
ausencia de razón
in the absence of evidence
Situation in which no evidence is presented.
en ausencia de pruebas
prolonged absence
Lack of presence for an extended period of time.
ausencia prolongada

Related Words

absent
Not present in a place where one is expected to be.
ausente
presence
Action of being in a place or being seen.
presencia
emptiness
State of lack of content or people in a place.
vacío

Slang Meanings

Lack of someone at a social event.
The party was odd; there were many absences.
La fiesta estuvo rara, había muchas ausencias.
When someone escapes from an uncomfortable situation.
He left the meeting on time; he couldn't stand so much absence of interest.
Dejó la reunión a tiempo, no soportaba tanta ausencia de interés.