What does "escaso" mean in English?

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Spanish

escaso

English

scarce

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Alternative translations of "escaso"

scant
meager
few
insufficient

Examples of how to use "escaso" in Spanish

Spanish
Mi tiempo libre es muy escaso.
English
My free time is very limited.
Spanish
El tiempo es escaso hoy.
English
Time is scarce today.
Spanish
El agua potable es escaso aquí.
English
Drinking water is scarce here.
Spanish
Mi presupuesto es escaso este mes.
English
My budget is tight this month.
Spanish
El público fue escaso en el concierto.
English
The audience was small at the concert.

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Mi tiempo libre es muy escaso.

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