How is the word escasez translated from Spanish to English

English translation
Shortage
noun

Situación en la que no hay bastante de algo necesario.

A situation where there is not enough of something needed

Examples with “escasez”

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  • Hubo escasez de comida durante la tormenta. — There was a shortage of food during the storm.

  • ¿Tenemos escasez de material en el trabajo? — Are we facing a shortage of supplies at work?

  • El equipo notó una escasez en su presupuesto este trimestre. — The team noticed a shortage in their budget this quarter.

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