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scant in Spanish

scant in Spanish is escaso, magro, exiguo — scant means barely enough; in short supply.

scant in Spanish

escaso
adj
Not full, large, or plentiful; scarcely sufficient; scanty; meager.
magro
adj
Not full, large, or plentiful; scarcely sufficient; scanty; meager.
exiguo
det
Very little, very few.

What does "scant" mean?

  1. adjective Barely enough; in short supply.
    "They survived on scant rations for weeks."
  2. 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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