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shortage in Italian

shortage in Italian is scarsità, penuria, carenza — shortage means a situation where there is not enough of something needed.

shortage in Italian

scarsità
noun
A lack or deficiency; an insufficient amount.
penuria
noun
A lack or deficiency; an insufficient amount.
carenza
noun
A lack or deficiency; an insufficient amount.
mancanza
noun
A lack or deficiency; an insufficient amount.
insufficienza
noun
A lack or deficiency; an insufficient amount.

What does "shortage" mean?

  1. noun A situation where there is not enough of something needed.
    "The hospital is dealing with a severe staff shortage."
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shortage in a sentence

  • The hospital is dealing with a severe staff shortage.
  • A shortage of chips slowed down car production worldwide.

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What is "shortage" in Italian?

"shortage" in Italian is scarsità, penuria, carenza. shortage means: A situation where there is not enough of something needed.

How do you use "shortage" in a sentence?

Example: "The hospital is dealing with a severe staff shortage." In Italian, "shortage" is scarsità, penuria, carenza.

Are there other ways to say "shortage" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 5 translations listed for "shortage": scarsità, penuria, carenza, mancanza, insufficienza.

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