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    Carecen (en. Lack)

    /kaɾeθen/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To lack means not having something that is considered necessary or desirable.
    Children lack sufficient attention in some schools.
    Los niños carecen de suficiente atención en algunas escuelas.
    To lack can also refer to the absence of qualities or characteristics.
    The proposal lacks basis.
    La propuesta carece de fundamento.
    The term is used to express a lack or insufficiency.
    That company lacks the resources to develop the project.
    Esa empresa carece de recursos para desarrollar el proyecto.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'carere', which means 'to lack' or 'to be without.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to lack reasons
    To not have sufficient reasons to do something.
    carecer de motivos
    to lack meaning
    To lack logic or reason.
    carecer de sentido
    to lack resources
    To not have the necessary means.
    carecer de recursos

    Related Words

    lack
    Lack or scarcity of something.
    carencia
    absence
    Absence of something that is needed.
    falta
    need
    State of not having something that is essential.
    necesidad

    Slang Meanings

    To lack something important.
    That strategy totally lacks meaning.
    Esa estrategia carece totalmente de sentido.
    To be unprepared.
    That plan lacks a good analysis.
    Ese plan carece de un buen análisis.