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    Faltado (en. Missing)

    /falˈtaðo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A person who does not show up for a previously agreed commitment.
    The absentee from the event was heavily criticized for his absence.
    El faltado al evento fue muy criticado por su ausencia.
    An individual who fails to fulfill an obligation or duty.
    His lackadaisical attitude brought him many negative consequences.
    Su actitud de faltado le trajo muchas consecuencias negativas.
    adjective
    Refers to someone who has been careless or has not fulfilled a duty.
    His response was very lacking and not pleasant.
    Su respuesta fue muy faltada y no agradable.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'faltar', which comes from the Latin 'fallere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to not be lacking
    To not be someone who fails to meet commitments or duties.
    no ser faltado
    to be lacking
    To be in a situation where something has been violated.
    estar faltado

    Related Words

    lack
    Nonexistence of something that was expected or should be there.
    falta
    noncompliance
    Non-fulfillment of obligation or duty.
    incumplimiento

    Slang Meanings

    To be in fault with someone.
    After not going to his birthday, he feels very lacking with his friend.
    Después de no ir a su cumpleaños, se siente muy faltado con su amigo.
    Quality of being unreliable.
    Don't invite him, he is always a no-show.
    No lo invites, siempre es un faltado.