falta (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

Noun

Phonetic Transcription

/falta/

Translation Options

1. Lack
2. Shortage
3. Failure
4. Absence
5. Miss

Meaning

"Falta" in Spanish can refer to a lack or shortage of something, a failure to do something, or an absence of something or someone. This word is commonly used in both oral speech and written context across various Spanish-speaking countries.

Example Sentences

1. Hay falta de agua en la región.

2. There is a lack of water in the region.

3. Mi falta de concentración me impide terminar el trabajo a tiempo.

4. My lack of concentration prevents me from finishing the work on time.

5. Lamento la falta de respuesta por parte de la empresa.

6. I regret the lack of response from the company.

Idiomatic Expressions

1. A falta de - In the absence of / Lacking:

2. A falta de pan, buenas son tortas.

   • In the absence of bread, cakes are good enough.

3. Hacer falta - To be necessary or needed:

4. Me haces falta.

   • I miss you.

5. Por falta de - Due to a shortage or lack of:

6. El evento se canceló por falta de patrocinadores.
   • The event was canceled due to a lack of sponsors.

Etymology

The word "falta" comes from the Latin term "fallita," which means lack or absence.

Synonyms and Antonyms

• Synonyms: carencia, ausencia, falla, deficiencia
• Antonyms: abundancia, plenitud, presencia, suficiencia