to lack, to be missing, to be absent
1. to be absent or not present
He was absent from school today.
Ele faltou à escola hoje.
2. to lack or be in need of something
We are lacking time to finish the project.
Nos falta tempo para terminar o projeto.
3. to fail to do something; to not fulfill an obligation
You failed to keep your promise.
Você faltou com sua promessa.
4. to be missing or absent (impersonal usage)
There are only two days left until the party.
Faltam apenas dois dias para a festa.
Related Idioms & Phrases
faltar com respeito (to be disrespectful)
faltar pouco (to be almost there/nearly done)
não falta nada (everything is fine/nothing is lacking)
fazer falta (to be missed)
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