Penuria (en. Penury)
/peˈnu.ɾja/
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.