requisito
/re.kwiˈzi.to/masculine
The Italian word for requirement is requisito.
requisito is commonly used in formal contexts such as job applications, legal documents or technical specifications to denote a necessary condition.
Meaning: necessity (noun)
Which one should you use?
While requisito refers to a specific condition or qualification that must be met, necessità refers to a general state of being needed or a lack of something essential.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of requisito is requisiti.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 4 syllables and is pronounced /re.kwiˈzi.to/. The stress is on the third syllable.
Did you know?
- In Italian law, a requisito can be 'possesso' (possession of a quality) or 'esercizio' (the active exercise of a right), meaning you might have the requirement but still fail a test if you do not use it.
- The word requisito is often paired with the verb soddisfare (to satisfy), creating the phrase soddisfare i requisiti, which is the standard way to say one 'meets the requirements'.
- In Italian bureaucracy, failing to meet a requisito can lead to a state of 'inammissibilità', meaning the application is not even looked at, rather than just being rejected.
Examples in context
- Il requisito principale per l'ammissione è una laureaThe main requirement for admission is a degree
- L'esigenza di avere una buona conoscenza delle lingue è un requisito indispensabile per lavorare nell'ambito del turismoThe requirement to have a good knowledge of languages is an essential requirement to work in the tourism field
- La condizione per partecipare è che tu abbia almeno 18 anniThe requirement to participate is that you are at least 18 years old
- La richiesta principale per ottenere la carta di credito è avere un lavoro stabileThe main requirement to obtain a credit card is having a stable job
- Per fare volontariato, è necessario avere almeno 16 anniTo volunteer, it is required to be at least 16 years old
- I requisiti per accedere al corso di laurea sono una sufficiente preparazione e il possesso di un diploma di scuola superioreThe requirements to access the degree course are sufficient preparation and the possession of a high school diploma
- Soddisfare i requisiti minimi.To meet the minimum requirements.
- Il primo requisito è la pazienza.The first requirement is patience.
Example conversation
Sofia and Alessandro are discussing a job application.
- SofiaHai letto l'ultimo requisito per questo posto?Did you read the last requirement for this position?
- AlessandroSì, chiedono la conoscenza di due lingue.Yes, they are asking for knowledge of two languages.
- SofiaÈ un requisito che possiamo soddisfare insieme.It is a requirement that we can meet together.
- AlessandroHai ragione, Sofia, mandiamo subito la domanda.You are right, Sofia, let's send the application immediately.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “requirement” translations and entries requisito, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
