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    Carece (en. Lacks)

    /kaˈɾeθe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Being deprived of something that is considered necessary or desired.
    The project lacks funding.
    El proyecto carece de financiamiento.
    To be missing or not to exist.
    That justification lacks meaning.
    Carece de sentido esa justificación.
    Not having desirable qualities.
    The movie lacks an interesting plot.
    La película carece de trama interesante.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'carere', which means 'to lack' or 'to be deprived of'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    lacks foundation
    It has no basis or support in facts.
    carece de fundamento
    lacks evidence
    There is no evidence to support a claim.
    carece de pruebas
    he who lacks, does not learn
    Shortcomings can be learning opportunities.
    quien carece, no aprende

    Related Words

    to lack
    Verb that indicates the action of not having something.
    carecer
    to be scarce
    To be missing something; the quantity is insufficient.
    escasear

    Slang Meanings

    To be short on financial resources.
    This month I'm short on money.
    Este mes estoy carece de dinero.
    To lack the necessary skills or knowledge.
    He completely lacks the skills for this job.
    Él carece totalmente de habilidades para este trabajo.