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    Faltaba (en. Was missing)

    /falˈtaβa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Indicates that something is not present or that it has not been fulfilled.
    In the meeting, the final report was missing.
    En la reunión, faltaba el informe final.
    Reflects an unmet need or desire.
    Maria lacked confidence to speak in public.
    A Maria le faltaba confianza para hablar en público.
    It is used to express that something has not occurred in the expected time.
    I lacked time to finish the project.
    Me faltaba tiempo para terminar el proyecto.
    Refers to a breach or negligence.
    An important document was missing in the application.
    Faltaba un documento importante en la solicitud.

    Etymology

    It derives from the verb 'faltar', whose origin is related to the Latin 'fallere', which means 'to cease to be present'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    I was lacking
    indicates that something expected was not present.
    me faltaba
    it was almost done
    means that one was close to completing or achieving something.
    faltaba poco
    that piece was missing
    reflects that an essential element was not available.
    faltaba esa pieza

    Related Words

    falta
    action of not being present or not fulfilling something.
    falta
    faltar
    verb that expresses the absence of something.
    faltar
    faltante
    that which is missing or necessary.
    faltante

    Slang Meanings

    Something that feels like an emotional or physical deficiency.
    I feel bad, I think I lacked affection.
    Me siento mal, creo que me faltaba cariño.
    Used to express that someone did not arrive at an expected place.
    The DJ was clear, but in the end, he was missing.
    El DJ estaba claro, pero al final faltaba.