carecer
Del latín 'carēre', que significa 'estar privado de algo'.
VERB
(1)
[/ka.reˈθeɾ/es-ES]
[/ka.reˈseɾ/es-MX]
lack
literal
/
to need
formal
/
be without
literal
/
missing
informal
/
untranslatable concept
untranslatable
(The verb 'carecer' implies a state of deprivation that may require a phrase or context to fully express in English.)
To lack or be without something, often implying a fundamental or important absence, or a state of deprivation. This verb is generally used in more formal contexts than simply saying 'not to have' or 'to miss'. It is frequently followed by the preposition 'de' (e.g., 'carecer de algo').
Verbo irregular en algunas formas.
| first_person_singular | third_person_singular |
|---|---|
| carezco | carece |
- La región carece de infraestructuras básicas. — The region lacks basic infrastructure.
- Muchos jóvenes carecen de oportunidades laborales. — Many young people lack job opportunities.
- El proyecto carece de financiación. — The project is without funding.
register: formal