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scarcity in Spanish

scarcity in Spanish is escasez, carestía, exigüidad — scarcity means a shortage; the state of not having enough of something.

scarcity in Spanish

escasez
noun
(uncountable) The condition of something being scarce or deficient.
carestía
noun
(uncountable) The condition of something being scarce or deficient.
exigüidad
noun
(uncountable) The condition of something being scarce or deficient.
penuria
noun
(uncountable) The condition of something being scarce or deficient.
carencia
noun
(countable) An inadequate amount of something; a shortage.
carestía
noun
(countable) An inadequate amount of something; a shortage.

What does "scarcity" mean?

  1. noun A shortage; the state of not having enough of something.
    "The scarcity of housing pushed rents higher."

scarcity in a sentence

  • The scarcity of housing pushed rents higher.
  • Economists study how scarcity affects prices.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "scarcity" in Spanish?

"scarcity" in Spanish is escasez, carestía, exigüidad. scarcity means: A shortage; the state of not having enough of something.

How do you use "scarcity" in a sentence?

Example: "The scarcity of housing pushed rents higher." In Spanish, "scarcity" is escasez, carestía, exigüidad.

Are there other ways to say "scarcity" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 5 translations listed for "scarcity": escasez, carestía, exigüidad, penuria, carencia.

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