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
A lack or deficiency; an insufficient amount.
penuria
A lack or deficiency; an insufficient amount.
carenza
A lack or deficiency; an insufficient amount.
mancanza
A lack or deficiency; an insufficient amount.
insufficienza
A lack or deficiency; an insufficient amount.
What does "shortage" mean?
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noun A situation where there is not enough of something needed.
"Because of a water shortage, the village had to ration supplies."
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shortage in a sentence
- Because of a water shortage, the village had to ration supplies.
- The hospital is dealing with a severe staff shortage.
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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: "Because of a water shortage, the village had to ration supplies." 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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