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    Faltas (en. Faults)

    /ˈfaltas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Errors committed in the academic or professional field.
    The student made several faults in his exam.
    El estudiante cometió varias faltas en su examen.
    Minor infractions or offenses that do not involve severe punishment.
    Disrespect towards teachers is not tolerated in this school.
    Las faltas de respeto hacia los profesores no son toleradas en esta escuela.
    Lack or absence of something that should be present.
    The shortcomings in the project presentation cost the team points.
    Las faltas en la presentación del proyecto le costaron puntos al equipo.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'fallere' meaning 'to err' or 'to be lacking.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    lack of respect
    Behavior that lacks consideration or courtesy towards others.
    falta de respeto
    to miss class
    Not attending a scheduled class.
    faltar a la clase
    proven absence
    Absence that can be verified or proven.
    falta comprobada
    lack of attention
    Not paying due attention to something.
    falta de atención

    Related Words

    to lack
    Not being present or failing to meet something that is expected.
    faltar
    serious fault
    Infraction that has more severe consequences than a minor fault.
    falta grave
    technical fault
    Error due to a lack of knowledge or skills.
    falta técnica

    Slang Meanings

    Inappropriate behavior in the social realm.
    That kind of faults are common at parties.
    Ese tipo de faltas son comunes en las fiestas.
    Mistakes made in a sports match.
    The referee sanctioned several faults in the game.
    El árbitro sancionó varias faltas en el juego.