No. 678 in Italian
mancanza
"Lack" or "absence."
In a sentence
La mancanza di cibo colpisce soprattutto le popolazioni più povere.
The lack of food primarily affects the poorest populations.
Here, 'mancanza' is used as a noun meaning 'lack' or 'absence', describing a deficiency in the quantity of food.
È evidente una mancanza di interesse nel progetto.
A lack of interest in the project is evident.
In this example, 'mancanza' describes an absence of emotional or personal investment or involvement in the project.
La sua mancanza si fa sentire in famiglia.
His absence is felt in the family.
Here, 'mancanza' refers to someone's absence, indicating a personal or physical absence which has an emotional effect.
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