What is the Spanish word for "lack"?

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

English

lack

Spanish

falta

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Alternative translations of "lack"

carencia
ausencia
escasez

Examples of how to use "lack" in Spanish

English
A lack of communication caused the problem.
Spanish
La falta de comunicación causó el problema.
English
The lack of water worries farmers.
Spanish
La falta de agua preocupa a los agricultores.
English
She noticed a lack of support.
Spanish
Ella notó una falta de apoyo.
English
His lack of sleep affected performance.
Spanish
Su falta de sueño afectó su rendimiento.
English
There is a lack of trust.
Spanish
Hay una falta de confianza.

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