ele faltou

was absent, missed (an event or obligation), was missing, was lacking

→ faltar
falt to be absent from, to miss + ou 3rd-person singular past tense
verb · 3rd-person singular, past tense Uncommon #11,168
was absent, missed (an event or obligation)
PO: João faltou à aula ontem.
EN: João missed class yesterday.
was missing, was lacking
PO: Faltou açúcar no café.
EN: There wasn’t enough sugar in the coffee.
Conjugation of faltar
Indicative past
SingularPlural
First faltei —
Third faltou faltaram

Só faltou você perguntar pra mim.

The only thing you forgot was to ask me.

— O Palhaço (2011)

Você faltou quando ensinaram Direito!

You must have been absent when they taught you the law!

— Questão de Honra (1992)

Boa parte dos alunos faltou por causa da chuva.

Many students were absent because of the rain.

Faltou?

Did you miss it?

— O Pátio das Cantigas (1942)

Jane faltou à escola hoje.

Jane was absent from school today.

Quantas vezes você faltou a esta aula?

How many times have you missed this class?

Alguém faltou a um encontro.

Someone missed a meeting.

— Roma, Cidade Aberta (1945)

Ele faltou por causa da tempestade.

He was absent because of the storm.

Faltou hoje.

He was absent today.

— Amores Expressos (1994)

Como faltou luz, usamos velas.

Since the power went out, we used candles.

Foi, não faltou.

He went; he wasn't absent.

— Paraíso Perdido (2018)

Isso faltou.

That was missing.

— Vale Abraão (1993)

Tu faltou com o respeito com a gente.

You disrespected us.

— Cidade de Deus (2002)

Você já faltou ao trabalho?

Have you ever missed work?

Talvez para descobrir o que sempre lhe faltou.

Perhaps to discover what he has always been missing.

— Quando o Coração Floresce (1955)

Eu acho que me faltou alguma coisa.

I think I missed something.

Faltou alguém?

Did I miss anyone?

— Justiça Artificial (2026)

Tom faltou todas as suas aulas hoje.

Tom skipped all his classes today.

Alguém faltou hoje?

Did anyone miss work today?

Ele faltou à aula.

He skipped class.

O menino faltou à escola ontem por estar doente.

The boy was absent from school yesterday because he was sick.

Faltou o Pelé, o Santos não joga.

Pelé was missing, so Santos didn’t play.

— Bicho de Sete Cabeças (2001)

Faltou consideração desse teu parceiro aí.

That partner of yours was inconsiderate.

— Cabras da Peste (2021)

Eu gostei, mas faltou dedicação.

I liked it, but it lacked dedication.

— Uma Família de Dois (2016)

Você faltou a alguma prova ou coisa parecida?

Did you miss a test or something like that?

— Quase Famosos (2000)

O Tom faltou hoje?

Did Tom miss work today?

Ela faltou no trabalho.

She missed work.

— Sobre Meninos e Lobos (2003)

Não faltou amor.

There was no shortage of love.

— Paraíso Perdido (2018)

Ele faltou à escola por uma semana.

He missed school for a week.

Faltou o moço acertar o preço do meu trabalho.

The guy still hasn't agreed on a price for my work.

— Cinema, Aspirinas e Urubus (2005)

Ele mediu errado o tecido e faltou pano pro vestido.

He mismeasured the fabric and there wasn't enough material for the dress.

Ele faltou no exame porque é um preguiçoso.

He missed the exam because he’s lazy.

Faltou dizer uma coisa, parceiro.

You forgot to mention something, buddy.

— Tropa de Elite 2: O Inimigo Agora é Outro (2010)