0 a situation in which there is not enough of something that is needed -- escasez
food shortages
1 a lack -- escasez [ feminine, singular ]
There are a number of reasons for the fact that there will be food shortages and that there will be more people needing food, and even starving.
However, in a world challenged by energy shortages, we need to remain open-minded.
56 000 citizens are waiting for donors and this shortage of organs intended for transplantation also causes other problems, criminal activity and criminal problems.
With digital technology and broad-band fibres and other transmission facilities, which will include satellites, a shortage of resources is a thing of the past!
Instead of limiting passenger transport, a solution is needed to deal with bottlenecks and shortages in railway capacity.
I saw the devastation caused by war and food shortages.
In my opinion, this can no longer be due to a shortage of time.
This unfair situation has come about due to a shortage of money.