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"Sir" is a form of "sir", a noun which is often translated as "el señor". "Scarce" is an adjective which is often translated as "escaso". Learn more about the difference between "scarce" and "sir" 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.
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