Spanish Conversation · Level 59
74 words
Spanish word
ausencia
Pronunciation
IPA/auˈsenθja/
Meaning
- feminine nounabsence
Example
La ausencia de María se nota en la oficina.
María's absence is noticeable in the office.
More examples
En ausencia de pruebas, no se puede sacar una conclusión.
In the absence of evidence, no conclusion can be drawn.
Core concept
An empty chair at a busy office desk.
Common phrases
ausencia de
absence of
en ausencia de
in the absence of
ausencia laboral
absence from work
Similar words
falta: Needed person or thing is lacking or unavailable, commonly used in conversation.
vacío: Container or space has no contents or substance; literally empty inside.
vacante: Seat, post, or office position is unfilled and open for someone to take.
Definition in Spanish
Situación en que una persona, cosa o cualidad no está presente o falta.
Word origin
From Latin absentia (ab- 'away' + esse 'to be'), which becomes Spanish ausencia through medieval usage.
Usage tips
- In conversation Spanish speakers often say falta to express someone or something is missing, while ausencia is more formal and common in writing.
Other meanings
- nonattendancenoun
- lacknoun
Opposites
- presenciapresencenoun
- asistenciaattendancenoun