What is the Portuguese word for "scarce"?

Learn how to say "scarce" in Portuguese with examples and practice

English

scarce

Portuguese

escassos

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Examples of how to use "scarce" in Portuguese

English
Food and water were very scarce.
Portuguese
Comida e água eram muito escassas.
English
Fresh water was scarce after the long drought.
Portuguese
Água potável era escassa após a longa seca.
English
Good job opportunities are scarce in the town.
Portuguese
Boas oportunidades de emprego são escassas na cidade.
English
During winter, sunlight can be scarce here.
Portuguese
Durante o inverno, a luz do sol pode ser escassa aqui.
English
She found that time was scarce for studying.
Portuguese
Ela percebeu que o tempo era escasso para estudar.
English
Food became scarce when the storm hit.
Portuguese
A comida ficou escassa quando a tempestade atingiu a região.

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Food and water were very scarce.

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