La escasez
Example: La escasez de agua afecta a muchas regiones del mundo.
Definition
"La escasez" refers to the state or condition of being insufficient or lacking in quantity, especially of resources or goods. It indicates a shortage or scarcity, such as when there is not enough water, food, or other essentials to meet demand.
Etymology
The word "la escasez" comes from the Spanish adjective "escaso," meaning scarce or insufficient, which itself derives from the Latin word "excisus," meaning cut out or reduced. Did you know? The concept of scarcity has long influenced economic thinking and everyday language.
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"La escasez" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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