Necesario (en. Necessary)
/neθesˈaɾjo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
That which is indispensable or needed to achieve a goal.
It is necessary to study in order to pass the exam.
Es necesario estudiar para aprobar el examen.
That which cannot be lacking or is essential.
It is necessary to take an umbrella if it is going to rain.
Es necesario llevar un paraguas si va a llover.
That which is done or carried out out of necessity.
He made a necessary decision for the wellbeing of the team.
Tomó una decisión necesaria para el bienestar del equipo.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'necessarius', meaning 'indispensable'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
the necessary
What is sufficient or indispensable for a purpose.
lo necesario
necessary and urgent
Something that must be done immediately.
necesario y urgente
in case necessary
If it turns out to be indispensable or required.
en caso necesario
Related Words
necessity
The condition of needing something.
necesidad
to need
To require something to live or to do something.
necesitar
necessary
Indispensable or essential in a particular context.
necesario
Slang Meanings
Something that cannot be avoided.
The extra work is necessary, even though I don't like it.
El trabajo extra es necesario, aunque no me guste.
A basic requirement in a situation.
Bringing water is necessary if you plan to go hiking.
Llevar agua es necesario si planeas ir de excursión.