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scarce time
[skɛrs taɪm]
noun phrase
tempo escasso
1.
A situation where there is limited time available to complete tasks or activities; insufficient time to accomplish something
With the project deadline approaching, we're working with scarce time and need to prioritize our tasks.
Com o prazo do projeto se aproximando, estamos trabalhando com tempo escasso e precisamos priorizar nossas tarefas.
2.
A period during which time is precious and limited, requiring efficient use of available hours
During exam season, students often find themselves in scarce time and must manage their schedules carefully.
Durante a época de provas, os estudantes frequentemente se encontram com tempo escasso e devem gerenciar seus horários com cuidado.
NYC Slang
tight on time, crunch time
Synonyms
limited time
short time
time crunch
insufficient time
precious time
Antonyms
abundant time
plenty of time
ample time
sufficient time
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
tempo escasso
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
tempo curto
Alternative expression used in business contexts
Portugal
tempo insuficiente
Formal usage, common in professional and academic settings
Related Idioms & Phrases
against the clock
race against time
time is running out
borrowed time
in the nick of time
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