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Falta (en. Lack)

/ˈfal.ta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Absence or deficiency of something considered necessary.

The lack of water is a serious problem in this region.

La falta de agua es un problema grave en esta región.

Violation or transgression of a rule or law.

He was sanctioned for the infraction committed in the game.

Fue sancionado por la falta cometida en el juego.

Error or oversight when doing something.

He committed an infraction by not submitting the report on time.

Cometió una falta al no presentar el informe a tiempo.

verb

Not having or lacking something necessary.

You are missing a document to complete the procedure.

Te falta un documento para completar el trámite.

To commit a mistake or an infringement.

Mistakes in writing can affect your grade.

Faltas en la escritura pueden afectar tu calificación.

Etymology

The term comes from the Latin 'fallita', which means 'lack or fall'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

lack of respect

Behavior that does not show consideration towards someone.

falta de respeto

I have a lack of time

I do not have enough time to carry out an activity.

tengo falta de tiempo

not telling the truth

Not telling the truth or falsifying information.

falta a la verdad

Related Words

missing

That is missing or that is missed.

faltante

faulty

That commits mistakes.

faltoso

to be lacking

Not being present or something not being fulfilled.

faltar

Slang Meanings

Lack of knowledge on a topic.

Don't worry, it's normal to have a deficiency in math at first.

No te preocupes, es normal que tengas falta en matemáticas al principio.

Lack of respect in informal contexts.

That attitude was a brutal mistake, that's not how it's done.

Esa actitud fue una falta brutal, no se hace así.