This is the 13341st most frequent Spanish word.
racionamiento
Rationing or the controlled distribution of resources or goods.
Here, 'racionamiento' refers to the act of rationing or distributing water in limited amounts due to scarcity.
El racionamiento de agua es necesario durante épocas de sequía.
Water rationing is necessary during times of drought.
In this use, 'racionamiento' pertains to controlling and limiting the distribution of food supplies during resource constraints, emphasizing the context of wartime conditions.
Durante la guerra, el racionamiento de alimentos fue muy estricto.
During the war, food rationing was very strict.
This instance indicates the measure of rationing electricity to maintain balance and avoid overwhelming the system, which is a strategic management of resources.