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    Carecía (en. Lacked)

    ka-re-θi-a

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To be missing or not have something that is expected or needed.
    She lacked the resources to carry out the project.
    Carecía de recursos para llevar a cabo el proyecto.
    Not possessing any quality or characteristic.
    The report lacked relevant data.
    El informe carecía de datos relevantes.
    To be deprived of something.
    The community lacked basic services.
    La comunidad carecía de servicios básicos.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to lack
    Not having something that is needed.
    carecer de
    to lack sense
    Not having logic or reason.
    carecer de sentido
    to lack foundation
    Not being based on evidence.
    carecer de fundamento

    Related Words

    lack
    Absence of something.
    falta
    scarcity
    Deficiency or insufficiency of something.
    escasez
    deprivation
    Lack of what one has or needs.
    privación

    Slang Meanings

    To have nothing.
    In this town, everyone seems to lack money.
    En este pueblo todos parecen carecer de dinero.
    To be in a difficult situation.
    She lacks support, and that is weighing heavily on her.
    Ella carece de apoyo y eso le está pesando mucho.