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    Faltar (en. Lack)

    /falˈtar/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Not to be present in a place where one is expected.
    Don't miss the meeting; it's very important.
    No faltes a la reunión; es muy importante.
    To lack something.
    There's not enough sugar for the cake.
    Falta azúcar para el pastel.
    To be insufficient or not meet expectations.
    The project was lacking the necessary details.
    El proyecto faltó en los detalles necesarios.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'fallere', which means to deceive or to fail.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be untruthful
    Not telling the truth.
    faltar a la verdad
    to be a screw short
    To be a little crazy.
    faltar un tornillo
    to be a little short
    To be close to an event or action.
    faltar poco

    Related Words

    lack
    The absence of something or someone.
    falta
    falsehood
    The quality of what is false.
    falsedad
    missing
    Thing or person that is missing.
    faltante

    Slang Meanings

    To irresponsibly fail to meet a commitment.
    That guy always breaks his promises.
    Ese chico siempre falta a sus promesas.
    To be in a state of neglect or abandonment.
    Lately, his car is missing.
    Últimamente, su coche está faltando.