This is the 4982nd most frequent Portuguese word.
insuficiente
Insufficient; not enough or inadequate.
The word 'insuficiente' is used as an adjective to express a lack or insufficiency of something, in this case, time.
O tempo disponível foi insuficiente para completar o trabalho.
The available time was insufficient to complete the work.
In this context, 'insuficiente' describes the inadequacy of the amount or quality of evidence to fulfill a requirement or expectation.
A evidência apresentada foi insuficiente para sustentar a acusação.
The evidence presented was insufficient to support the accusation.
Here, 'insuficiente' refers to a quantity (the number of participants) that falls short of expectations or necessities.