absence

the fact of not being in a place or at an event when expected to be there

ausencia, falta

• be absent from somewhere/something

Collocations absence of evidence · long absence

• He was absent from school for a week.

  Faltó a la escuela durante una semana.

the fact that something is not present or available when it should be

falta, ausencia de algo

• absence of sth

Collocations absence of proof · absence of a leader

• There was an absence of any clear ideas.

  No había ninguna idea clara.

the period during which someone is not present or something is not available

ausencia, período de ausencia

• during sb's absence

Collocations long absence · temporary absence

• During his absence, the company made great progress.

  Durante su ausencia, la empresa hizo grandes progresos.

the fact of not thinking about something or someone; the state of being distracted

distraerse, falta de atención

• be absent in one's mind

Collocations absence of mind · mental absence

• Her mind was completely absent.

  Su mente estaba completamente distraída.