escasear
escasear(
ehs
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kah
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seh
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ahr
)An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. to be scarce
El invierno era crudo y la comida escaseaba.It was a rough winter and food was scarce.
b. to be in short supply
Las municiones escaseaban porque el enemigo había cortado las líneas de abastecimiento.Ammunition was in short supply because the enemy had cut the supply lines.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to skimp on
La pareja no escaseó la comida y el vino en su casamiento. Fue una fiesta increíble.The couple didn't skimp on food and wine for their wedding. It was an amazing celebration.
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