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    Escasa (en. Scarce)

    /es'kasa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That is insufficient in quantity or number.
    The food was scarce for all the guests.
    La comida era escasa para todos los invitados.
    That occurs or is found infrequently.
    The rain was scarce throughout the summer.
    La lluvia fue escasa durante todo el verano.
    That is not abundant or does not fully satisfy.
    Economic resources are scarce in this region.
    Los recursos económicos son escasos en esta región.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'excasus', meaning 'to take away' or 'to leave without' what was abundant.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    scarce quantity
    Small amount of something.
    escasa cantidad
    if it is scarce
    It can refer to something that is not enough or does not meet expectations.
    si es escasa
    scarce attention
    When someone does not receive enough attention or care.
    escasa atención

    Related Words

    scarcity
    Lack or insufficiency of something.
    escasez
    scant
    Adjective that describes something with a small amount or frequency.
    escaso
    poverty
    State of having little money or resources.
    pobreza

    Slang Meanings

    Few things or resources in an informal context.
    At the party, there were scarce things, there weren't even drinks.
    En la fiesta había cosas escasas, ni bebidas había.
    Referring to an event that did not meet expectations due to low participation.
    The meeting was scarce, hardly three people attended.
    La reunión fue escasa, apenas asistieron tres personas.