shortcomings

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BrE /ˈʃɔːt.kʌmɪŋz/ AmE /ˈʃɔrt.kə.mɪŋz/

noun en → es

1 DEFICIENCY [plural] B2

a fault or weakness in someone's character, abilities, etc.

deficiencia, debilidad, fallo

  • have shortcomings

Collocations personal shortcomings · professional shortcomings

  • He has a lot of personal shortcomings.

    Tiene muchas deficiencias personales.

2 LIMITATION [plural] C1

a limitation or flaw in something, such as an idea, plan, system, etc.

limitación, defecto, fallo

  • have shortcomings

Collocations design shortcomings · systemic shortcomings

  • The plan has some serious design shortcomings.

    El plan tiene algunas limitaciones de diseño serias.