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    Carecían (en. Lacked)

    /kaɾeˈθjan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To lack something means to not have it or to be deficient in it.
    The documents lacked the necessary signature.
    Los documentos carecían de la firma necesaria.
    It is used to describe the absence of qualities or characteristics.
    The project lacked good planning.
    El proyecto carecía de una buena planificación.
    It indicates the deprivation or lack of resources.
    Many students lacked financial support.
    Muchos estudiantes carecían de apoyo económico.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'carecere', which means 'to lack'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to lack foundation
    To have no sufficient basis or reason.
    carecer de fundamento
    to lack resources
    To lack the necessary means.
    carecer de recursos
    to lack attention
    To not receive the interest or care that is needed.
    carecer de atención

    Related Words

    to lack
    To not have something.
    carecer
    lack
    Absence of something.
    falta

    Slang Meanings

    To have nothing.
    He was so broke that he lacked anything.
    Estaba tan quebrado que carecía de cualquier cosa.
    To be in ruins.
    After his failure, he lacked money.
    Después de su fracaso, carecía de dinero.