requerido
/rekeɾido/from spelling rules
The English word required is translated into Spanish as requerido.
It differs from necesario, which is a more general term for something that is simply necessary or needed.
Which one should you use?
While requerido implies a formal requirement or a mandate, necesario is a more general term for something that is simply necessary or needed.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the term indispensable can be used to express that something is required. In Spain, speakers often use obligatorio/a in both formal and informal contexts.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form changes to requerida if the noun it modifies is feminine, requeridos if the noun it modifies is masculine plural and requeridas if the noun it modifies is feminine plural.
How do you pronounce it?
/rekeɾido/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, a 'required' course in school is more commonly called a troncal subject, meaning it is part of the 'trunk' or core curriculum.
- In formal Spanish invitations, a 'required' response is often phrased as se ruega confirmar, which literally translates to 'it is begged to confirm'.
- In some Latin American bureaucracies, a requisito is not just a requirement but a physical document or stamp that must be presented to proceed.
Examples in context
- Un alto grado de especialización es requerido en esta compañía.A high degree of specialization is required in that company.This sentence shows how to use requerido in the context of a company requirement.Tatoeba #3523238 by Aether, translation #327093 by CK
- Es necesario completar el formulario correctamenteCompleting the form correctly is required.
- Es obligatorio traer una identificaciónIt's required to bring an ID.
- Hace falta decir la verdadIt's necessary to tell the truth.
- Es necesario presentar la documentación solicitadaIt is required to submit the requested documentation.
- El pago es requerido antes del plazo establecidoPayment is required before the established deadline.
- Traer una identificación es obligatorio para ingresar al conciertoBringing an ID is required to enter the concert.
- Hace falta pagar una multa por estacionar malIt's necessary to pay a fine for parking improperly.
- El documento requerido está en la carpeta.The required document is in the folder.
- No es el equipo requerido para este trabajo.It is not the required equipment for this job.
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are discussing the requirements for a new job application.
- JavierSofía, ¿sabes qué estudio es requerido?Sofía, do you know what degree is required?
- SofíaSí, piden un título en administración.Yes, they ask for a degree in administration.
- JavierEntiendo, yo tengo ese título.I understand, I have that degree.
- SofíaEntonces puedes enviar tu solicitud ya.Then you can send your application 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.
