Faltaram

Faltaram is a Portuguese word that translates to "were missing" or "failed to arrive" in English. It is the third-person plural preterite indicative form of the verb "faltar," which means "to be missing," "to lack," or "to fail." This verb is commonly used in various contexts to indicate absence or deficiency.

For example, one might say "Os convidados faltaram à festa," meaning "The guests were missing from the party" or "The guests failed to attend the party." Another common usage is in relation to lacking something, such as "Faltaram ingredientes para o bolo," translating to "Ingredients were missing for the cake" or "There were not enough ingredients for the cake." The word can also imply a failure to meet an obligation or expectation.

The verb "faltar" and its conjugations, including "faltaram," are integral to expressing ideas of absence, incompleteness, or non-occurrence in Portuguese. Its usage is widespread in both spoken and written communication, reflecting a common aspect of expressing what is not present or what did not happen.