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    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.