escasso
1. (adjective) barely sufficient in amount or quantity; meager
The refugees received scant food and water.
Os refugiados receberam escassa comida e água.
2. (adjective) not enough; insufficient
There was scant evidence to support the accusation.
Havia escassas evidências para apoiar a acusação.
3. (verb) to provide with an insufficient amount; to limit or restrict
Do not scant the details when explaining the procedure.
Não escassear nos detalhes ao explicar o procedimento.
4. (verb) to treat with insufficient attention or respect
He scanted his responsibilities as a father.
Ele negligenciou suas responsabilidades como pai.
Related Idioms & Phrases
scant regard for - little respect or consideration for (pouca consideração por)
scant few - very few; almost none (muito poucos)
by a scant margin - by a very small amount (por uma margem muito pequena)
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