Translation of Italian word "scarsamente" to English
scarsamente
/skar.saˈmen.te/
How to use
The Italian adverb 'scarsamente' means 'scarcely, poorly' (Scarcely, poorly). It is used to modify verbs, adjectives, or entire clauses. As an adverb meaning 'scarcely, poorly', 'scarsamente' is indispensable for expressing manner, degree, or circumstance in Italian sentences.
🇬🇧 English
scarcely, poorly
Example
La stanza era scarsamente illuminata da una sola candela.
The room was poorly lit by a single candle.
È una zona scarsamente popolata della montagna.
It is a sparsely populated area of the mountain.
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Common phrases
- scarsamente disponibile— scarce available
- È una zona scarsamente popolata della montagna.— It is a sparsely populated area of the mountain.
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What does the Italian word "scarsamente" mean?▼
The Italian word "scarsamente" means "scarcely, poorly" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "La stanza era scarsamente illuminata da una sola candela." (which translates as "The room was poorly lit by a single candle.").
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