Formas compostas:
lack | lacking |
WordReference English-Portuguese Dictionary © 2026:
| for lack of [sth] prep | (due to not having [sth]) | por falta de loc prep |
| | For lack of anything more interesting to do, the kids did their homework. |
| lack of n | (absence of, deficiency in) | falta, carência sf |
| | There is a total lack of authority in this organisation. |
| | Há uma total falta de autoridade nessa organização. |
| lack of appetite n | (absence of desire for food) | falta de apetite loc sf |
| | I often suffer from a lack of appetite when the weather is very hot. |
| | Lack of appetite is a sign that your dog is sick. |
| lack of depth n | (superficiality, shallow nature) (superficialidade, natureza superficial) | falta de profundidade loc sf |
| | Tara might be pretty but she has a lack of depth. |
| lack of depth n | (superficiality, lack of insight) (superficialidade, falta de discernimento) | falta de profundidade loc sf |
| | There is a lack of depth in his poetry which he needs to address if he wants to get it published. |
| lack of differentiation n | (no distinction or discrimination) (sem distinção ou discriminação) | igualdade, integração sf |
| | Lack of differentiation between ethnic minorities is the key to a peaceful community. |
| lack of discipline n | (child: unruly behaviour) (crianças: comportamento incontrolável) | falta de disciplina loc sf |
| | The children's lack of discipline led them to laugh and play during the teacher's lesson. |
| lack of discipline n | (failure to be strict enough) (falta em disciplinar) | falta de disciplina loc sf |
| | The children's father had become annoyed with their behaviour, but his lack of discipline meant that the children continued to run through the house. |
| lack of discipline n | (absence of self control) (ausência de autocontrole) | falta de disciplina loc sf |
| | I have a lack of discipline when it comes to dessert. I can never say no. |
| lack of education n | (ignorance, not being informed) (ignorância) | falta de educação loc sf |
| | A lack of education about contraception can lead to many unwanted pregnancies. |
| lack of education n | (having little formal learning) (sem educação formal) | falta de educação loc sf |
| | Her lack of education did not prevent her from achieving a successful career. |
| lack of enthusiasm n | (apathy, disinterest) (apatia, indiferença) | falta de entusiasmo loc sf |
| | That boy shows a complete lack of enthusiasm in class. |
| lack of feeling n | (apathy) (apatia) | falta de sentimento loc sf |
| lack of feeling n | (lack of sympathy) (falta de compaixão, empatia) | falta de sentimento loc sf |
| | He ended their relationship by text message which shows a complete lack of feeling. |
| lack of foresight n | (failure to think ahead) | falta de previsão loc sf |
| | Not planning for your retirement shows a complete lack of foresight. |
| lack of information n | (ignorance, not being informed about [sth]) (falta de conhecimento) | falta de informação loc sf |
| | Back in the 1980s, there was a lack of information about AIDS. |
| | There is no lack of information about global warming, but some people choose to ignore it anyway. |
| lack of integrity n | (dishonesty, immorality) (desonestidade, imoralidade) | falta de integridade loc sf |
| | He never returns the money he borrows from you; to me this shows a worrying lack of integrity. |
| lack of interest n | (apathy, disinterest) | falta de interesse loc sf |
| | The course was cancelled due to a lack of interest. |
| lack of preparation n | (failure to be ready for [sth]) | falta de preparação loc sf |
| | Because of his lack of preparation, he failed the test. |
| | Por causa de sua falta de preparação, ele reprovou no teste. |
| lack of respect n | (discourteous speech or behaviour) (discurso ou comportamento incivil) | falta de respeito loc sf |
| | You shouldn't let your children speak to you like that, it shows a lack of respect. |
| lack of respect n | (failure to treat [sb] as a superior) (não tratar uma pessoa como superior) | falta de respeito loc sf |
| | As far as I am concerned everyone is equal and I won't call my boss "Sir", but some people say this shows a lack of respect. |
| lack of self-confidence n | (insecurity) | falta de autoconfiança sf |
| | His lack of self-confidence held him back in his relationships with women. |
| lack of vision n | (inability to think creatively) (incapacidade de pensar com criatividade) | falta de imaginação, falta de visão loc sf |
| | His lack of vision makes him unsuitable for a career in marketing. |
| lack thereof expr | (shortage of [sth]) | sua falta expres |
| | The food supply, or lack thereof, continues to cause worry. |