nounfemininepl: carências
lack, shortage, deficiency
1. The state of lacking or being without something necessary or desired
The region suffers from a lack of clean water.
A região sofre com a carência de água limpa.
2. A period of waiting before a benefit or service becomes effective (legal/insurance term)
There is a waiting period of 30 days before the insurance coverage begins.
Há uma carência de 30 dias antes da cobertura do seguro entrar em vigor.
3. Deprivation or scarcity of resources
The poverty-stricken area faces severe food shortages.
A área empobrecida enfrenta severa carência de alimentos.
Related Idioms & Phrases
carência de afeto - lack of affection
carência nutricional - nutritional deficiency
período de carência - waiting period
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