What does "carecer" mean in English?

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Spanish

carecer

English

lack

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Examples of how to use "carecer" in Spanish

Spanish
Carece de los conocimientos necesarios.
English
He/she lacks the necessary knowledge.
Spanish
Carezco de tiempo hoy.
English
I don't have time today.
Spanish
Ayer careció de pruebas.
English
Yesterday, there was a lack of evidence.
Spanish
Cuando era niño, carecía de amigos.
English
When I was a child, I lacked friends.
Spanish
Mañana carecerán de electricidad.
English
Tomorrow, there will be a power outage.

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Carece de los conocimientos necesarios.

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