How is the word escaso translated from Spanish to English

English translation
scarce
adjective

Difícil de encontrar porque hay muy poco.

Hard to find because there is little.

Examples with “escaso”

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  • El agua es escasa aquí en verano. — Water is scarce here in summer.

  • Los recursos son escasos en nuestra zona. — Resources are scarce in our area.

  • Debemos repartir con justicia los escasos suministros. — We must share the scarce supplies fairly.

  • ¿Por qué hay tan escaso trabajo últimamente? — Why are jobs so scarce these days?

  • ¿Por qué son tan escasos aquí los buenos maestros? — Why are good teachers so scarce here?

  • El agua es cada vez más escasa durante las sequías. — Water is becoming increasingly scarce during droughts.

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