lack in the Oxford Spanish Dictionary

Translations for lack in the English»Spanish Dictionary

I.lack [Am læk, Brit lak] N

lack

falta f

lack

carencia f

lack of sth

falta de algo

lack of sth

carencia de algo form

lack of resources

falta de recursos

lack of resources

carencia de recursos form

lack of sleep

falta de sueño

there's no lack of interest, but …

no es que no haya or que falte interés, pero …

there's no lack of interest, but …

no es que haya falta de interés, pero …

for lack of anything better to do

a falta de algo mejor que hacer

it won't be for lack of trying

no será porque no lo haya intentado

II.lack [Am læk, Brit lak] VB trans

lack

no tener

lack

carecer de form

it lacks originality

le falta or no tiene originalidad

it lacks originality

carece de originalidad form

she lacks confidence

no tiene confianza en sí misma

she lacks confidence

carece de confianza en sí misma form

he doesn't lack enthusiasm

entusiasmo no le falta

he lacks a sense of purpose

no tiene rumbo en la vida

what she lacks in intelligence she makes up for in enthusiasm

lo que no tiene de inteligente, lo tiene de entusiasta

III.lack [Am læk, Brit lak] VB intr liter

to lack for sth they lack for nothing

no les falta nada

to lack for sth they lack for nothing

no carecen de nada form

Translations for lack in the Spanish»English Dictionary

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inconstancia

lack of perseverance

inconstancia

lack of determination

incultura

lack of culture

incultura

lack of education

desmesura

lack of moderation

impericia

lack of skill

desentendimiento

lack of understanding

desinterés

lack of interest

desorganización

lack of organization

incivismo

lack of public spirit

inexperiencia

lack of experience

lack in the PONS Dictionary

Translations for lack in the English»Spanish Dictionary

I.lack [læk] N no pl

lack

falta f

lack of funds

escasez f de fondos

for lack of ...

por falta de...

II.lack [læk] VB trans

lack

carecer de

she lacks talent/experience

le falta talento/experiencia

to lack the energy to do sth

no tener la fuerza para hacer algo

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lack of foresight

falta f de previsión

Translations for lack in the Spanish»English Dictionary

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deficiencia

lack

premura

lack

incredulidad

lack of faith

indisciplina

lack of discipline

incultura

lack of education [or culture]

desenfreno

lack of restraint

ingravidez

lack of gravity

ineficacia

lack of profitability

lack Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

he certainly doesn't lack confidence

desde luego no le falta confianza en sí mismo

to lack the wherewithal (to do sth)

no tener los medios (para hacer algo)

to lack the energy to do sth

no tener la fuerza para hacer algo

a singular lack of tact

una increíble falta de tacto

acquittal owing to lack of evidence

absolución por falta de pruebas

this boy suffers from a lack of imagination

este chico adolece de falta de imaginación

to rust through lack of use

oxidarse de no moverse

the problem lies in the lack of practice

la dificultad estriba en la falta de práctica

to treat with a lack of respect

tratar de manera despectiva

lack of moisture dries out the skin

la falta de humedad exfolia la piel

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

He also noted that species lacked a sympodial leaf.

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Approximately half of the students who apply are placed within a waiting pool due to lack of available spaces.

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They appeared very similar to modern forms, but were about half the size, and lack the proboscis.

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Lack of food stopped him 97 miles (180 km) from his goal.

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Lack of interest was so great that the orchestral parts were not published until 1874.

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Lack of time for promotion is also one reason.

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Due to the lack of oxygen, this pathway is described as anaerobic respiration.

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During the 20062007 season, the club has several opportunities to get on the podium but lack whenever the occasion.

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Rather, it is simply an album that lacks a clear perspective on the many heavy topics it tackles.

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The cuttlebone lacks a pronounced spine; if present, it is small and chitinous.

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