falta de esfuerzo
/falta de esfweɾθo/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'lack of effort' is translated into Spanish as falta de esfuerzo.
falta de esfuerzo is used to describe the state of not putting enough work or energy into a task.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of falta (lack or absence), de (of) and esfuerzo (effort).
How does it change in a sentence?
While falta de esfuerzo is the standard way to express a general lack of effort, you can use the plural form falta de esfuerzos if you are referring to specific, discrete attempts or endeavors.
How do you pronounce it?
/falta de esfweɾθo/
Did you know?
- In Spanish sports culture, particularly in football, the word falta is used to describe a 'foul' committed by a player.
- The noun falta comes from the Latin verb fallere, which means to deceive or to fail. This suggests that a 'lack' was historically viewed as a failure to meet an expectation.
- The word falta is also used to describe an absence in a classroom or workplace. If an employee has a falta on their record, it refers to a missed day of work.
Examples in context
- El informe presentado carece de evidencia y muestra una clara falta de esfuerzo.The presented report lacks evidence and shows a clear lack of effort.
- La falta de resultados positivos en su desempeño muestra una insuficiente dedicación.The lack of positive results in their performance shows insufficient dedication.
- En lugar de ayudar, su actitud muestra poco empeño en resolver el problema.Instead of helping, their attitude shows little effort in solving the problem.
- Me decepciona su falta de ganas para completar el proyecto.I am disappointed by their lack of effort to complete the project.
- Su fracaso se debió a la falta de esfuerzo.His failure was due to a lack of effort.
- El examen fue difícil por su falta de esfuerzo.The exam was difficult because of his lack of effort.
- No podemos aceptar la falta de esfuerzo de los empleados.We cannot accept the lack of effort from the employees.
- Tu falta de esfuerzo me decepciona mucho.Your lack of effort disappoints me a lot.
Example conversation
Lucía and Alejandro are discussing a recent project at work.
- LucíaAlejandro, el proyecto falló por tu falta de esfuerzo.Alejandro, the project failed because of your lack of effort.
- AlejandroLo siento, Lucía, no fue mi intención.I am sorry, Lucía, it was not my intention.
- LucíaDebes mejorar tu rendimiento pronto.You must improve your performance soon.
- AlejandroHaré todo lo posible para compensarlo.I will do everything possible to make up for it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, esfuerzo, falta, CC BY-SA 4.0.
