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hacía falta

it was necessary

Expressing Obligation / Necessity
Notes & Usage:

Very common colloquial expression. 'Me hace falta un café' = 'I need a coffee'.

See It in Context

Hacía falta más tiempo.

More time was needed.

Hacía falta alguien con experiencia para el puesto.

Someone with experience was needed for the position.

—¿Por qué se retrasó? —Hacía falta aprobación del jefe.

—Why was it delayed? —The boss's approval was needed.

Hacía falta alguien con experiencia para el puesto.

Someone with experience was needed for the position.

—¿Por qué se retrasó? —Hacía falta aprobación del jefe.

—Why was it delayed? —The boss's approval was needed.

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