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    Faltando (en. Missing)

    /fal'tando/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Indicates the lack or absence of something.
    A piece is missing from the puzzle.
    Está faltando una pieza en el rompecabezas.
    Refers to what has not been fulfilled or carried out.
    With one day left until the exam, I need to study more.
    Faltando un día para el examen, necesito estudiar más.
    To express that someone is in debt or has not paid.
    He is falling behind on the rent payment.
    Él está faltando con el pago del alquiler.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'faltar,' which comes from the Latin 'fallere,' meaning 'to err' or 'not to arrive.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    almost there
    that is almost complete or about to happen.
    faltando poco
    not telling the truth
    not telling the truth or lying.
    faltando a la verdad
    missing an appointment
    not showing up to a meeting or agreed commitment.
    faltando a la cita

    Related Words

    lack
    action of missing or absence.
    falta
    to fail
    not fulfilling what was promised or required.
    faltar
    missing
    something that is missing or not present.
    faltante

    Slang Meanings

    Lacking something considered important.
    I feel like I'm lacking motivation today.
    Me siento faltando de motivación hoy.
    Being in debt to someone.
    I am breaking my promise.
    Le estoy faltando a mi promesa.