English–Spanish
“famine” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/amˈbɾuna/
Example
La hambruna afectó a la región.
The famine affected the region.
How to say “famine” in Spanish
“Famine” in Spanish is hambruna.
Mass lack of food across a population resulting in severe deprivation.
Example sentences with hambruna
Los voluntarios luchan contra la hambruna en las zonas rurales.
Volunteers fight against the famine in rural areas.
Tips for using hambruna
- Hambruna signals an extreme, often humanitarian situation and is not used for feeling hungry or for minor shortages.