necesidades
/neθesidades/from spelling rules
necesidades is the Spanish translation for necessities.
The term refers to the basic things a person needs in order to live or function.
What does it mean word for word?
The word necesidades is the plural form of the noun necesidad, which is derived from the verb necesitar (to need).
How does it change in a sentence?
necesidades is a feminine plural noun. The singular form of the noun is necesidad. Because it is feminine, any accompanying adjectives must also be feminine, such as necesidades básicas (basic necessities).
How do you pronounce it?
/neθesidades/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, when someone refers to 'ir al baño por sus necesidades', they are using a polite euphemism for 'using the bathroom'.
- In certain philosophical or religious contexts in Spanish, the phrase la necesidad refers to a predestined fate or a cosmic inevitability that cannot be changed.
- In a legal or formal context, necesidades básicas is often linked to the concept of mínimo vital, a legal standard used to determine the minimum income required for a dignified life.
Examples in context
- El hábito convierte lujosos placeres en aburridas y cotidianas necesidades.Habit converts luxurious enjoyments into dull and daily necessities.This sentence shows how habit can change the perception of pleasures into necesidades.Tatoeba #1235238 by marcelostockle, translation #690958 by Scott
- La civilización es la ilimitada multiplicación de necesidades innecesarias.Civilization is the limitless multiplication of unnecessary necessities.This sentence uses necesidades to describe the multiplication of unnecessary things in civilization.Tatoeba #1446745 by hayastan, translation #667896 by CK
- Este es un proyecto al que le tengo fé, creo que se adapta bien a las necesidades de medianas y pequeñas empresas, pruébenlo y comenten sus experiencias.I believe in this project. I think it's adapted to the necessities of small and medium enterprises. Try it out and comment on your experiences.This sentence illustrates how a project can be adapted to the necesidades of small and medium enterprises.Tatoeba #1819675 by leoruilova, translation #1819674 by leoruilova
- Para asegurarnos de cubrir todas las necesidades de nuestros empleados, revisemos el presupuesto.To ensure we meet all the necessities of our employees, let's review the budget.
- Voy a comprar las cosas necesarias para el viaje: protector solar, ropa cómoda y una botella de agua.I'm going to buy the necessary things for the trip: sunscreen, comfortable clothes, and a bottle of water.
- Prepárate para el camping, lleva lo imprescindible: tienda de campaña, linterna y un saco de dormir.Get ready for camping, bring the essentials: a tent, flashlight, and a sleeping bag.
- Antes de salir de casa, asegúrate de tener lo necesario: las llaves, el teléfono y el monedero.Before leaving home, make sure you have the necessities: keys, phone, and wallet.
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Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are preparing a survival kit for an emergency.
- ElenaSolo debemos llevar las necesidades básicas.We should only take the basic necessities.
- DanielTienes razón, no hay espacio para más.You're right, there is no room for more.
- ElenaAgregué agua y comida a las necesidades.I added water and food to the necessities.
- DanielPerfecto, Elena, ya estamos listos.Perfect, Elena, we are ready now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
