La manca
Example: La manca de recursos va dificultar el projecte comunitari.
Definition
"La manca" refers to the lack or absence of something necessary or desirable, such as resources or opportunities. It indicates a deficiency or shortage that can hinder progress or development, as in the example phrase highlighting a lack of resources obstructing a community project.
Etymology
The Catalan phrase "la manca" comes from the noun "manca," derived from the verb "mancar," meaning to lack or miss. Its roots trace back to Latin 'mancare,' meaning to be deficient or fail. Did you know? The term is related to the English word 'mangle,' originally meaning to mutilate, linked metaphorically to something incomplete or missing.
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"La manca" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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