English–Spanish
“shortage” in Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈdefiθit/
Example
El hospital tiene un déficit de personal.
The hospital has a shortage of staff.
How to say “shortage” in Spanish
“Shortage” in Spanish is déficit.
A gap between needed and available resources.
Example sentences with déficit
La empresa enfrenta un déficit presupuestario este año.
The company is facing a budget shortfall this year.
Tips for using déficit
- Used frequently in formal or technical contexts and normally appears as 'déficit de + noun', while everyday speakers often prefer 'falta de' instead.
Other Spanish words for “shortage”
Hay escasez de agua en la región.
There is a shortage of water in the region.
Hay carencia de agua en el pueblo.
There is a shortage of water in the village.
Tenemos insuficiencia de recursos para terminar el proyecto.
We have a shortage of resources to finish the project.