want for
US /wɑːnt fɔːr/
UK /wɑːnt fɔːr/
1.
carecer de, faltar
to lack something essential or desirable
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They are a wealthy family and want for nothing.
Son una familia rica y no carecen de nada.
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Despite their efforts, they still want for basic necessities.
A pesar de sus esfuerzos, todavía carecen de las necesidades básicas.