English–Spanish

“absent” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/auˈsente/

Example

Mi hermana está ausente ahora.

My sister is absent now.

Illustration for ausente (absent)

How to say “absent” in Spanish

“Absent” in Spanish is ausente.

Empty seat in a lecture hall.

Full entry for ausente: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with ausente

Ayer, un alumno estuvo ausente de clase.

Yesterday, a student was absent from class.

Tips for using ausente

  • Ausente commonly appears with estar in formal notices and records, while everyday speakers often say no está or no vino instead.

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