What is the Spanish word for "absent"?

Learn how to say "absent" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

absent

Spanish

ausente

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Alternative translations of "absent"

falto
ausentado

Examples of how to use "absent" in Spanish

English
Why were you absent from class yesterday?
Spanish
¿Por qué estuviste ausente en clase ayer?
English
He was absent from class yesterday.
Spanish
Él estuvo ausente en clase ayer.
English
Several players were absent for practice.
Spanish
Varios jugadores estuvieron ausentes en la práctica.
English
Her smile seemed absent during the meeting.
Spanish
Su sonrisa parecía ausente durante la reunión.
English
If you are absent, call the office.
Spanish
Si estás ausente, llama a la oficina.

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