scant in Spanish
scant in Spanish is escaso, magro, exiguo — scant means barely enough; in short supply.
scant in Spanish
escaso
Not full, large, or plentiful; scarcely sufficient; scanty; meager.
magro
Not full, large, or plentiful; scarcely sufficient; scanty; meager.
exiguo
Very little, very few.
What does "scant" mean?
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adjective Barely enough; in short supply.
"They survived on scant rations for weeks."
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adjective Just short of the stated amount; a little less than exact.
"The recipe calls for a scant cup of flour."
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scant in a sentence
- They survived on scant rations for weeks.
- The report gave scant attention to the victims.
- The recipe calls for a scant cup of flour.
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What is "scant" in Spanish?
"scant" in Spanish is escaso, magro, exiguo. scant means: Barely enough; in short supply.
How do you use "scant" in a sentence?
Example: "They survived on scant rations for weeks." In Spanish, "scant" is escaso, magro, exiguo.
Are there other ways to say "scant" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 3 translations listed for "scant": escaso, magro, exiguo.
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