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dearth in Portuguese

dearth in Portuguese is fome, escassez, falta — dearth means a serious shortage or scarcity of something.

dearth in Portuguese

fome
verb
(transitive, dated, obsolete) To cause or produce a scarcity in something.
escassez
verb
(transitive, dated, obsolete) To cause or produce a scarcity in something.
falta
verb
(transitive, dated, obsolete) To cause or produce a scarcity in something.

What does "dearth" mean?

  1. noun A serious shortage or scarcity of something.
    "There is a dearth of affordable housing in the city."
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dearth in a sentence

  • There is a dearth of affordable housing in the city.
  • The dearth of skilled workers has slowed the project.

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What is "dearth" in Portuguese?

"dearth" in Portuguese is fome, escassez, falta. dearth means: A serious shortage or scarcity of something.

How do you use "dearth" in a sentence?

Example: "There is a dearth of affordable housing in the city." In Portuguese, "dearth" is fome, escassez, falta.

Are there other ways to say "dearth" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 3 translations listed for "dearth": fome, escassez, falta.

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