La manca
Example: La manca d'informació va dificultar la presa de decisions correcta.
Definition
"La manca" refers to the absence or lack of something, often indicating a deficiency or shortage that affects a situation or condition. For example, "La manca d'informació" means the lack of information, which can hinder proper decision-making.
Etymology
The Catalan word "la manca" originates from the Latin 'manca,' meaning 'defect' or 'lack.' It is related to the verb 'mancar,' which means to be missing or lacking. Did you know? The term is also linked to physical deficiency, historically referring to a missing hand or arm.
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"La manca" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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