Faltaría (en. Would be missing)
/faltɾiˈa/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Definition: Absence of something that is considered necessary.
Example Sentence: His absence in the meeting was very noticeable.
Su faltaría en la reunión se notó mucho.
Definition: Violation of an obligation or duty.
Example Sentence: His failure to fulfill his contract cost him the job.
La faltaría en el cumplimiento de su contrato le costó el trabajo.
Definition: Situation in which something is not present.
Example Sentence: The lack of resources caused the project to stop.
La faltaría de recursos hizo que el proyecto se detuviera.
Etymology
Etymology/Origin: Derived from 'faltar', which comes from the Latin 'fallere'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Phrase: lack of commitment
Meaning: Absence of interest or responsibility in a task or obligation.
falta de compromiso
Phrase: lack of respect
Meaning: Act that denotes contempt towards someone.
falta de respeto
Phrase: lack of attention
Meaning: Neglect in paying attention to something important.
falta de atención
Related Words
Related Word: lack
Description: Action of lacking, absence or shortage of something.
falta
Related Word: to lack
Description: Not being present in a place or situation.
faltar
Related Word: missing
Description: That which is absent or missing.
faltante
Slang Meanings
Slang Meaning: When someone does not attend a social event.
Example: That absence was widely discussed in the group.
Esa faltaría fue muy comentada en el grupo.
Slang Meaning: Expression that indicates something is insufficient.
Example: There is a lack of information in that report.
Hay una faltaría de información en ese informe.