What is the Spanish word for "scarce"?

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

English

scarce

Spanish

escaso

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Alternative translations of "scarce"

raro
exiguo
insuficiente
limitado

Examples of how to use "scarce" in Spanish

English
Food and water were very scarce.
Spanish
La comida y el agua eran muy escasos.
English
Fresh water was scarce after the long drought.
Spanish
El agua dulce era escasa después de la larga sequía.
English
Good job opportunities are scarce in the town.
Spanish
Las buenas oportunidades de trabajo son escasas en el pueblo.
English
During winter, sunlight can be scarce here.
Spanish
Durante el invierno, la luz solar puede ser escasa aquí.
English
She found that time was scarce for studying.
Spanish
Ella encontró que el tiempo era escaso para estudiar.

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