escasos

Escasos is a term in the Spanish language that functions as the plural form of the adjective escaso, meaning scarce or in short supply. It is used to describe quantities, resources, time, or opportunities that are limited. Examples include "recursos escasos" (scarce resources) and "tiempo escaso" (little time). In gender terms, escasos agrees with masculine plural nouns, while the feminine plural is escasas.

Grammatically, escasos is an adjective that accompanies nouns in masculine plural form and can be used in formal, journalistic, and everyday contexts across both Spain and Latin America. As with many Spanish adjectives, its placement is flexible and can appear before or after the noun for emphasis in certain styles.

Escasos also exists as a surname in Spanish-speaking regions. As a family name, it appears in genealogical or demographic records, though it remains relatively uncommon.

The singular forms are escaso (masculine) and escasa (feminine). The term is closely related to escasez, which means scarcity in the sense of a shortage, particularly in economic or policy contexts.