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    Carencia (en. Lack)

    /kaˈɾenθja/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Definition: Situation of lacking what is necessary to satisfy a need.
    Example sentence: The lack of food in the region has led to a humanitarian crisis.
    La carencia de alimentos en la región ha llevado a una crisis humanitaria.
    Definition: Lack of financial resources.
    Example sentence: The lack of funds prevents the development of the project.
    La carencia de fondos impide el desarrollo del proyecto.
    Definition: Defect or insufficiency in something.
    Example sentence: The exhibition showed the lack of judgment in decision-making.
    La exposición mostró la carencia de criterio en la toma de decisiones.

    Etymology

    Etymology/Origin: From Latin 'carentia', meaning deprivation.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Common phrase: emotional deprivation
    Meaning: Lack of emotions or affection in a relationship.
    carencia afectiva
    Common phrase: lack of resources
    Meaning: Scarcity or insufficiency of material means.
    carencia de recursos

    Related Words

    Related word: lacking
    Description: Lacking something.
    carente
    Related word: lack
    Description: Absence of something that is needed.
    falta
    Related word: need
    Description: Condition of not having something that is required.
    necesidad

    Slang Meanings

    Slang meaning: To be short on money.
    Slang example: I'm in deficiency, I can't go out today.
    Estoy en carencia, no puedo salir hoy.
    Slang meaning: Not having enough in everyday life.
    Slang example: These days I'm having a lack of time.
    En estos días estoy teniendo carencia de tiempo.