How to Say "are absent" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “are absent” is “faltan” — B1 level.
English → SpanishB1
VerbB1
from a class or meeting
Examples
Tres estudiantes faltan hoy a clase.
Three students are absent from class today.
Ellos siempre faltan a las reuniones importantes.
They always miss the important meetings.
Using 'a' for Absence
When 'faltar' means 'to be absent' from a place or event, it usually requires the preposition 'a' before the location: 'Faltan a la fiesta' (They are absent from the party).
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