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    Penuria (en. Poverty)

    /peˈnu.ɾja/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Condition of severe lack of what is necessary to live.
    The scarcity in the region caused many families to have to leave their homes.
    La penuria en la región hizo que muchas familias tuvieran que abandonar sus hogares.
    Shortage of food or essential resources.
    The water scarcity in the desert is a great challenge for the inhabitants.
    La penuria de agua en el desierto es un gran desafío para los habitantes.
    Situation of deprivation or extreme need.
    He lived in scarcity for several years before finding a job.
    Vivió en penuria durante varios años antes de encontrar un empleo.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'penuria', which means scarcity.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to live in scarcity
    To experience a situation of great need or shortage.
    vivir en penuria
    to overcome scarcity
    To overcome a situation of scarcity or economic difficulty.
    salir de la penuria
    not to be unfamiliar with scarcity
    Not to be exempt from experiencing problems or needs.
    no ser ajeno a la penuria

    Related Words

    poverty
    State of having few economic resources.
    pobreza
    shortage
    State of something not being present in the necessary quantity.
    escasez
    deficiency
    Lack of something that is necessary.
    carencia

    Slang Meanings

    To be short on money.
    I am in scarcity this month, I barely have enough to eat.
    Estoy en penuria este mes, apenas tengo para comer.
    To go through financial hardships.
    After the layoff, I have found myself in scarcity.
    Después del despido, me he visto en penuria.