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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
noun
A lack or deficiency; an insufficient amount.
falta
noun
A lack or deficiency; an insufficient amount.
penuria
noun
A lack or deficiency; an insufficient amount.
carencia
noun
A lack or deficiency; an insufficient amount.
carestía
noun
A lack or deficiency; an insufficient amount.
carecimiento
noun
A lack or deficiency; an insufficient amount.

What does "shortage" mean?

  1. 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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