This is the 5025th most frequent Spanish word.
escasos
Lacking or limited in quantity; scarce.
The word 'escasos' is used as an adjective describing limited availability of resources.
Esos recursos son escasos en esta región.
Those resources are scarce in this region.
Here, 'escasos' refers to a minimal amount of time available, emphasizing urgency.
Tengo escasos minutos antes de la reunión.
I have scant minutes before the meeting.
'Escasos' is again used as an adjective stressing the infrequent occurrence of rains.