Falto (en. Short)

/fal.to/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
To lack or not to be in possession of something.
The project is lacking resources.
El proyecto está falto de recursos.
Not being complete or sufficient in some quality.
He was lacking the energy to continue.
Estaba falto de energía para continuar.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

lacking reason
Lacking valid arguments or justifications.
falto de razón
lacking ideas
Not having creativity or lacking proposals.
falto de ideas
lacking confidence
Feeling insecure or doubting oneself.
falto de confianza

Related Words

lack
Deprivation or absence of something.
falta
to lack
Not being present, or not fulfilling what was promised.
faltar

Slang Meanings

Lacking as in being at fault or not fulfilling an obligation.
Today I arrived at work lacking because I overslept.
Hoy llegué falto al trabajo porque me quedé dormido.
Lacking money, meaning being short on economic resources.
This month I'm lacking, I can't go out for dinner.
Este mes estoy falto, no puedo salir a cenar.