le faltan

is missing

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is missing Often means that something is lacking or absent from someone or something. Used with plural things: le faltan libros = he/she is missing books.

SP: A Marta le faltan tres semanas para terminar el curso.

EN: Marta has three weeks left to finish the course.

A mi abrigo le faltan tres botones.

My coat is missing three buttons.

Le faltan dos semanas para dar a luz.

She has two weeks to go before giving birth.

— Jungla de cristal (1988)

A él le faltan algunos jugadores.

He's missing some players.

Quizás tenga razón, pero le faltan las pruebas.

Perhaps he's right, but he lacks the evidence.

— Ladrón de bicicletas (1948)

A este libro le faltan dos páginas.

This book is missing two pages.

Le faltan varias teclas a este teclado.

This keyboard is missing several keys.

Le faltan dos dedos en la mano izquierda.

He is missing two fingers on his left hand.

Le faltan unos patitos en la fila.

There are a few ducklings missing from the row.

A este teclado le faltan varias teclas.

This keyboard is missing several keys.

Al anciano le faltan dientes.

The old man is missing teeth.

A esto le faltan dos pisos, Reina.

This is missing two floors, Reina.

— Los lunes al sol (2002)