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    Menester (en. Need)

    /meˈnester/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A need or thing that is required.
    It is a necessity to study for the exam.
    Es un menester estudiar para el examen.
    Obligation or responsibility.
    The responsibility of taking care of the children falls on their parents.
    El menester de cuidar a los niños recae sobre sus padres.
    Anything that is necessary to carry out something.
    I am in need of help to finish the project.
    Tengo menester de ayuda para terminar el proyecto.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'ministĕrum', related to serving or helping.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have need
    To be in need of something.
    tener menester
    to need to do
    To be necessary to carry out an action.
    menester hacer

    Related Words

    needy
    That has need or scarcity.
    menesteroso
    person who performs tasks related to the need
    A person who carries out tasks related to the need.
    menestrista

    Slang Meanings

    To have a strong need for something.
    I am in need of money this week.
    Estoy menesteroso de dinero esta semana.
    To use something that is essential.
    That book is essential for my class.
    Ese libro es menester para mi clase.