shortage
escasez
definition
noun
a shortage of hard cash
a state or situation in which something needed cannot be obtained in sufficient amounts.
translation of 'shortage'
noun
carencia,
déficit,
falta,
escasez,
carestía,
crisis
example
There are many parts of the world where the 'shortage' of food lasts for years, not just for one.
the problems of land 'shortage' in the countryside
there's a skills' 'shortage' in that sector
Soon there was a great 'shortage' of food, and there was no more medicine, and no more clothing.
we have no 'shortage' of applications for the job
there was 'shortage' of food during the war
This 'shortage' of funds means many schools will have to set deficit budgets for the coming year.
During the Italian occupation, there was again a food 'shortage' for about five years.
Part two of my contingency plan addresses the food 'shortage' caused by panic buying.
a 'shortage' of hard cash
a 'shortage' of hard cash
Up to three million people are facing chronic food 'shortages' in the coming months.
There were food 'shortages' , since people from unaffected areas did not have anything to eat either.
At the same time, millions of people are facing starvation because of food 'shortages' .
Yet 'shortages' did not mean that Soviet citizens were indifferent to consumption.
She said there were still many food 'shortages' because of the disruption to supplies.
Food 'shortages' were a problem both for natives and refugees at the end of the war.
Demand has been driven by 'shortages' of property and land to develop in these areas.
They are suffering from acute 'shortages' of food, medicine and clean water.
In many areas civilians are struggling with serious 'shortages' of food, medicine and clean water.
They made fields untillable and led to food 'shortages' that continue to this day.
In the face of low pay and staff 'shortages' , awards may seem cold comfort.
Here individuals in villages can deal with localized 'shortages' by drawing on foods that have been stored.
Apart from that, the troops achieved their aims despite 'shortages' of arms and poor food.
Food and other 'shortages' have led to dissatisfaction among the population at large.
Similarly, there are a number of countries facing severe food 'shortages' at the moment.
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