lacking in the Oxford Spanish Dictionary

Translations for lacking in the English»Spanish Dictionary

lacking [Am ˈlækɪŋ, Brit ˈlakɪŋ] ADJ pred

1. lacking (absent):

the necessary resources are lacking

faltan los recursos necesarios

the necessary resources are lacking

se carece de los recursos necesarios form

a sense of responsibility is sadly lacking among the staff

lamentablemente hay falta de responsabilidad entre el personal

what I found lacking in her article was …

lo que eché en falta en su artículo fue …

2. lacking (deficient):

to be lacking in sth

no tener algo

to be lacking in sth

carecer de algo form

he is completely lacking in tact

no tiene nada de tacto

he is completely lacking in tact

carece del más mínimo tacto form

she's never lacking in suggestions

siempre tiene algo que sugerir

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

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to lack or be lacking in credibility

carecer de credibilidad

he seems to be totally lacking in ambition

no parece nada ambicioso

he seems to be totally lacking in ambition (showing disapproval)

no parece tener aspiraciones de ningún tipo

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incívico (incívica)

lacking public spirit

dietas carenciadas en estos minerales

diets lacking these minerals

indocumentado (indocumentada)

person lacking, or not carrying, identity papers

desangelado (desangelada) persona

lacking in charm

un episodio falto de interés

an episode lacking in interest

una persona totalmente falta de tacto

a person totally lacking in tact

inconstancia

lack of perseverance

inconstancia

lack of determination

lacking in the PONS Dictionary

Translations for lacking in the English»Spanish Dictionary

lacking [ˈlækɪŋ] ADJ

he is lacking in talent/experience

le falta talento/experiencia

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

Translations for lacking in the Spanish»English Dictionary

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deficiente

lacking

ingrávido (-a)

lacking in gravity

carente de algo

lacking in sth

falto de algo (desprovisto)

lacking in sth

falto de recursos

lacking in resources

desprovisto de

lacking

deficiencia

lack

de mucho/poco alimento

full of/lacking nutritional value

premura

lack

lacking 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)

he is lacking in talent/experience

le falta talento/experiencia

to lack the energy to do sth

no tener la fuerza para hacer algo

acquittal owing to lack of evidence

absolución por falta de pruebas

to rust through lack of use

oxidarse de no moverse

this essay is lacking in substance

este ensayo no tiene sustancia

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

Nowadays, there remain only three galleries that have been heavily restored, lacking their original character.

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This variant is normally only played when lacking a fourth player.

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It has a sort of level of intelligence and professionalism that is sadly lacking in current entertainment products.

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A complete picture of these movements is however lacking.

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The forewings are narrow and gray, usually with a black streak in males that is lacking in females.

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This canal at that time was lacking a proper bridge.

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Other shortcomings include very limited sound pressure levels, meaning that it won't play loud, and its bass response was lacking.

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Many of the houses on the reservation are substandard, lacking electricity and working sewage systems, plagued with mold, and too small to house extended families.

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Details of his early life are lacking, including where he received his musical training.

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The situations are routine, lacking wit or originality.

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