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"Scarce" is an adjective which is often translated as "escaso", and "rare" is an adjective which is often translated as "raro". Learn more about the difference between "scarce" and "rare" below.
scarce(
skehrs
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
2. (barely)
a. apenas (literary)
A word or phrase restricted in usage to literature or established writing (e.g., sex, once upon a time).
There was so much smoke in the room, we could scarce see a thing.Había tanto humo en el cuarto que apenas podíamos ver.
rare(
rehr
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (uncommon)
b. poco común
The newest member of the team has speed that is rare in the league.El más reciente integrante del equipo tiene una velocidad poco común en la liga.
2. (culinary)
a. excepcional
Margaret had a rare beauty that caught everyone's attention.Margaret tenía una belleza excepcional que llamaba la atención de todos.
4. (rarefied)
a. enrarecido
The climbers brought oxygen with them due to the rare Alpine air.Los alpinistas llevaron oxígeno consigo debido al aire enrarecido de los Alpes.
