mancanza

mancanza

"Lack" or "absence."

In this example, 'mancanza' describes an absence of emotional or personal investment or involvement in the project.

È evidente una mancanza di interesse nel progetto.

A lack of interest in the project is evident.

Here, 'mancanza' refers to someone's absence, indicating a personal or physical absence which has an emotional effect.

La sua mancanza si fa sentire in famiglia.

His absence is felt in the family.

Here, 'mancanza' is used as a noun meaning 'lack' or 'absence', describing a deficiency in the quantity of food.

La mancanza di cibo colpisce soprattutto le popolazioni più povere.

The lack of food primarily affects the poorest populations.