sparse
BrE /spɑːs/ AmE /spærs/
adjective en → es
not existing in large amounts; not common or frequent
escaso, raro, disperso
- be sparse
Collocations sparse population · sparse vegetation
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The area has a very sparse population.
La zona tiene una población muy escasa.
not having many words or details; brief and simple
breve, conciso, escueto
- be sparse
Collocations sparse description · sparse information
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The report was very sparse on details.
El informe era muy escueto en detalles.
having few hairs; thin and not thick or full
ralo, escaso, despejado
- be sparse
Collocations sparse hair · sparse beard
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He has very sparse hair.
Él tiene el cabello muy ralo.