Careciendo (en. Lacking)

/kaɾeˈθjendo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To lack means not to have or to be without something.
They are lacking resources to complete the project.
Están careciendo de recursos para completar el proyecto.
It is used to indicate the absence of a necessary element.
The community is lacking adequate medical attention.
La comunidad está careciendo de atención médica adecuada.
It can refer to the lack of qualities or characteristics.
The report feels lacking in depth.
El informe se siente careciendo de profundidad.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

lacking resources
Lacking resources or money for something.
careciendo de recursos
to lack experience
Not having the necessary experience to carry out something.
carecer de experiencia
lacking attention
Lacking care or interest in a matter.
careciendo de atención

Related Words

to lack
Not having something that is considered necessary.
carecer
to be scarce
To produce or experience the lack of something.
escasear

Slang Meanings

To be out of money.
I'm lacking, I can't go to the party.
Estoy careciendo, no puedo ir a la fiesta.
Not having what is needed.
I'm lacking the motivation to work.
Ando careciendo de ganas para trabajar.