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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 "sir" and "scarce" below.
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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.
