shortage
US /ˈʃɔːr.t̬ɪdʒ/
UK /ˈʃɔːr.t̬ɪdʒ/
1.
escasez, falta
a state or situation in which something needed cannot be obtained in sufficient amounts
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There is a severe shortage of clean water in the region.
Hay una grave escasez de agua potable en la región.
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The company is facing a labor shortage.
La empresa se enfrenta a una escasez de mano de obra.