This is the 5086th most frequent Spanish word.
faltaban
"Were missing" or "were lacking."
Expressing the remaining time until an event occurs.
Faltaban dos horas para que llegara el tren.
There were two hours left until the train arrived.
Indicating the absence of some elements in a group or list.
En la lista de jugadores, faltaban los nombres de los suplentes.
On the players' list, the names of the substitutes were missing.
Referring to the absence of individuals from a place or event.