Escasos (en. Scarce)

/esˈkasos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That exists in small quantity or number.
Financial resources are scarce in this situation.
Los recursos financieros son escasos en esta situación.
That is insufficient to meet a need.
There have been scarce advancements in the research.
Existen escasos avances en la investigación.
That is limited or reduced in its quantity.
Sunny days have been scarce this month.
Los días de sol han sido escasos en este mes.

Etymology

From Latin 'excas', which means 'meager' or 'few'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

scarce times
Difficult periods where resources are limited.
tiempos escasos
scarce resources
Few tools or means to accomplish something.
escasos recursos
scarce opportunities
Few chances of success or progress.
escasas oportunidades

Related Words

scarcity
Lack or decrease of resources.
escasez
scant
Adjective that describes the condition of being poor in quantity.
escaso
meager
That is very small or limited in quantity.
exiguo

Slang Meanings

To be scarce
When money is scarce, adjustments have to be made.
Cuando el dinero escasea, hay que hacer ajustes.
Scarce
The quality of the products has become scarce lately.
La calidad de los productos se ha vuelto scarce últimamente.