missing

• Describe algo que no puede ser encontrado o que no está en el lugar donde se espera que esté.

Describes something that cannot be found or is absent from its expected place.

1. Not present or absentA2formal

   Something or someone that cannot be found or is not in its expected place.

   faltante, ausente

   • The missing child was found safe in the park.
   • Several pages are missing from the book.
   • Her keys are missing from the drawer.

   Sinónimosabsentelusivegonelackinglostwanting

   Antónimosavailableexistingfoundpresent

2. Lost or disappearedA2formal

   Something that has been lost or has vanished.

   desaparecido, perdido

   • The police are searching for the missing hiker.
   • The missing painting was recovered from a private collection.
   • He reported his wallet missing after the concert.

   Sinónimosabsentgonelostmisplacedvanished

   Antónimosfoundpresent

3. Not included or omittedB1formal

   Something that should be present but is not included.

   faltante

   • The report is missing important data.
   • One ingredient is missing from the recipe.
   • The list is missing several names.

   Sinónimosabsentdeficientgonelackingwanting

   Antónimosincludedpresent

• Verbo que indica no acertar, alcanzar o contactar con algo, o bien sentir la ausencia de alguien o algo.

A verb used to indicate failing to hit, reach, or contact something, or to feel the absence of someone or something.

1. Fail to hit or reachA2formal

   To fail to hit, catch, or reach something aimed at.

   Fallar al golpear o alcanzar

   • The archer missed the target completely.
   • She missed the ball and lost the point.
   • He missed the last step and fell.

   Sinónimosdropfall shortfumbleovershootundershoot

   Antónimosattaincatchhitreach

2. Fail to attend or be presentA2formal

   To fail to be present for an event, appointment, or opportunity.

   Faltar a / perderse

   • I missed the bus this morning.
   • She missed her flight due to traffic.
   • He missed the meeting because he was sick.

   Sinónimosbunk offcutditchskip

   Antónimosattendhit

3. Feel the absence ofA1formal

   To feel sad or regretful because someone or something is not present.

   echar de menos

   • I miss my family when I travel.
   • She misses her old friends from college.
   • He misses the comfort of his home.

   Sinónimoscrave

4. Fail to notice or understandB1formal

   To fail to perceive, notice, or comprehend something.

   no notar / no comprender

   • I missed the joke entirely.
   • She missed the important details in the report.
   • He missed the point of the argument.

   Sinónimosmisapprehendmisinterpretmisunderstandoverlook

   Antónimoscatchcomprehendgraspnoticeperceiveunderstand