deficiency

a lack of something that is needed or wanted, especially a lack of food, money, or other basic needs

falta, carencia, escasez

• a deficiency in sth

Collocations deficiency in food · deficiency of money

• There is a serious deficiency of clean water.

  Hay una grave falta de agua limpia.

a lack of something that the body needs, such as vitamins or minerals, which can cause illness

deficiencia (nutricional)

• vitamin deficiency

Collocations iron deficiency · vitamin D deficiency

• She suffers from a vitamin B12 deficiency.

  Ella padece una deficiencia de vitamina B12.

a lack of ability or skill in a particular area, such as language skills or computer skills

defecto (de habilidad), falta de competencia

• language deficiency

Collocations language deficiency · computer skills deficiency

• He has a language deficiency that affects his job performance.

  Él tiene un defecto en sus habilidades lingüísticas que afecta su rendimiento laboral.