paucity
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paucity(
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)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
1. (general)
a. la escasez (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Approximately 45 countries suffer from a paucity of water.Aproximadamente 45 países sufren escasez de agua.
b. la carencia (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The paucity of women in office angers me.La carencia de mujeres en el poder me enoja.
c. la carestía (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The paucity of medical supplies on the field contributed to many casualties.La carestía de suministros médicos en el campo contribuyó a muchas bajas.
d. la penuria (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The obesity rate is higher in the inner city because there is a paucity of healthy and affordable food.La tasa de obesidad es más alta en la cinturón de pobreza porque hay una penuria de alimentos saludables y económicos.
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