This is the 11054th most frequent Portuguese word.
lacuna
A "lacuna" is a gap, missing part, or omission.
In this sentence, 'lacuna' is used to refer to a blank space or gap left to be completed within a written document.
Há uma lacuna no documento que precisa ser preenchida.
There is a blank space in the document that needs to be filled.
Here, 'lacuna' denotes a missing or unexamined aspect within the research topic or study findings, indicating the need for further investigation.
A pesquisa apresenta uma lacuna no estudo sobre os efeitos sociais.
The research presents a gap in the study of social effects.
In this context, 'lacuna' is applied metaphorically to describe the void or absence caused by someone who is missed within a group or setting.