carencia

la carencia(
kah
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rehn
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syah
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A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. scarcity
La carencia de crudo y gas natural ha inspirado a los ambientalistas para encontrar fuentes de energía renovables.The scarcity of oil and natural gas has inspired environmentalists to find renewable energy sources.
b. lack
No podría vivir en el desierto porque la carencia de agua constante me enfermaría.I could not live in the desert because the constant lack of water would make me sick.
c. shortage
Por carencia de cuartos, el hotel no aceptó más huéspedes esa noche.Because of a shortage of rooms, the hotel did not accept any more guests that night.
a. deficiency
Lo quebradizo de tus uñas puede ser debido a una carencia de zinc.The brittleness of your fingernails may be due to a zinc deficiency.
a. exclusion period
Mi nuevo plan de seguros tiene una carencia de 30 días.My new insurance plan has an exclusion period of 30 days.
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