too little, insufficient, lacking
1. An insufficient quantity or amount; not enough
We have five people but only four chairs - we're one short.
Temos cinco pessoas, mas apenas quatro cadeiras - temos uma de menos.
2. Below what is needed or expected
He paid less than he owed.
Ele pagou de menos o que devia.
3. In insufficient quantity (in commerce/transactions)
The cashier gave me change short by five dollars.
O caixa me deu troco de menos em cinco dólares.
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