What does "penuria" mean in English?

Learn the English meaning of "penuria" with examples and practice

Spanish

penuria

English

scarcity

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Alternative translations of "penuria"

poverty
lack
need
shortage

Examples of how to use "penuria" in Spanish

Spanish
Vivían con gran penuria.
English
They lived in great hardship.
Spanish
La penuria afectó a muchas familias este año.
English
The hardship affected many families this year.
Spanish
Vivieron en la penuria después de la guerra.
English
They lived in hardship after the war.
Spanish
Su penuria económica fue difícil de superar.
English
Their financial hardship was difficult to overcome.
Spanish
La penuria de alimentos preocupa a la comunidad.
English
Food shortages worry the community.

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Vivían con gran penuria.

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