This is the 10697th most frequent Spanish word.
deficiencia
"Deficiencia" means "lack or insufficiency of something needed or essential."
The word 'deficiencia' is used here to refer to a lack or shortage of a vital nutrient in the body.
La deficiencia de hierro puede causar anemia.
Iron deficiency can cause anemia.
In this sentence, 'deficiencia' denotes a shortcoming or inadequacy in procedures or systems.
El informe destacó la deficiencia en los controles de calidad.
The report highlighted the deficiency in quality control.
Here, 'deficiencias' refers to weaknesses or areas of difficulty in a particular subject or skill.