Faltar Conjugation in Spanish

What does faltar mean?

faltar means to be lacking, to lack, to not have (of a quality or circumstance) in English. It is a regular -ar verb.

It can also be used with these related meanings: to be lacking, to lack, to not have (of a person); to remain.

Principal forms of faltar

Infinitive

faltar

Gerund

faltando

Past participle

faltado

Faltar conjugation table

Compare the present, preterite, imperfect, and future forms. Reflexive pronouns are included where the verb requires them.

Pattern notes

• Faltar follows the regular -ar pattern in the four tenses shown here.

Examples with faltar

Practice prompts

1. Conjugate faltar for yo in the present.
2. Use the preterite form for ella.
3. Say the nosotros/as imperfect form.
4. Write a short sentence in the future.