shortage in Spanish
shortage in Spanish is escasez, falta, penuria — shortage means a situation where there is not enough of something needed.
shortage in Spanish
escasez
A lack or deficiency; an insufficient amount.
falta
A lack or deficiency; an insufficient amount.
penuria
A lack or deficiency; an insufficient amount.
carencia
A lack or deficiency; an insufficient amount.
carestía
A lack or deficiency; an insufficient amount.
carecimiento
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.
"The hospital is dealing with a severe staff shortage."
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shortage in a sentence
- The hospital is dealing with a severe staff shortage.
- A shortage of chips slowed down car production worldwide.
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What is "shortage" in Spanish?
"shortage" in Spanish is escasez, falta, penuria. shortage means: A situation where there is not enough of something needed.
How do you use "shortage" in a sentence?
Example: "The hospital is dealing with a severe staff shortage." In Spanish, "shortage" is escasez, falta, penuria.
Are there other ways to say "shortage" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 6 translations listed for "shortage": escasez, falta, penuria, carencia, carestía, carecimiento.
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