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    Carecer (en. Lack)

    /ka.ɾeˈθeɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To be missing something that is necessary.
    The project lacks adequate funding.
    El proyecto carece de financiamiento adecuado.
    Not having a desirable quality or characteristic.
    That work lacks originality.
    Esa obra carece de originalidad.
    To experience the absence of a good or service.
    Thousands of people lack access to drinking water.
    Miles de personas carecen de acceso a agua potable.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'carere', which means 'to be deprived of' or 'not to have'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to lack something
    Not having what is mentioned.
    carecer de algo
    to lack knowledge
    Not possessing the necessary information or training.
    carecer de conocimientos
    to lack sense
    Not having logic or reason.
    carecer de sentido

    Related Words

    deficiency
    State of not possessing something that is considered necessary.
    carencia
    deficient
    Lacking something.
    carente

    Slang Meanings

    To be short on resources.
    I am lacking money to go out.
    Estoy careciendo de dinero para salir.
    To not have enough experience.
    She lacks street smarts in the business.
    Ella carece de calle en el negocio.