What is the Spanish word for "sparse"?

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

English

sparse

Spanish

escaso

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Alternative translations of "sparse"

disperso
ralo
escueto

Examples of how to use "sparse" in Spanish

English
His hair was becoming very sparse.
Spanish
Su cabello se estaba volviendo muy escaso.
English
The grass in the yard looked sparse this year.
Spanish
La hierba en el patio se veía escasa este año.
English
Her notes were sparse but easy to understand.
Spanish
Sus notas eran escasas pero fáciles de entender.
English
We saw sparse trees along the dusty road.
Spanish
Vimos árboles dispersos a lo largo del camino polvoriento.
English
Attendance at the meeting was sparse yesterday.
Spanish
La asistencia a la reunión fue escasa ayer.

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