Necesidades (en. Needs)

/neθesiˈðaðes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Basic requirements that a person needs to live or function.
Human needs include food, water, and shelter.
Las necesidades humanas incluyen alimentación, agua y vivienda.
Indispensable conditions for the development of an activity.
The needs of the project must be analyzed before starting it.
Las necesidades del proyecto deben ser analizadas antes de comenzarlo.

Etymology

From Latin 'necessitas', which means need or what is inevitable.

Common Phrases and Expressions

meet needs
Fulfilling what is required or demanded.
satisfacer necesidades
basic needs
Essential elements for human survival.
necesidades básicas
primary needs
Fundamental requirements that an individual must satisfy.
necesidades primarias

Related Words

need
To have a demand or requirement.
necesitar
necessary
That is essential or required.
necesario

Slang Meanings

Daily needs.
I have to do the shopping because my daily needs are not being met.
Tengo que hacer la compra, ya que mis necesidades cotidianas no están cubiertas.
Urgent needs.
The urgent needs of the team must be addressed immediately.
Las necesidades urgentes del equipo de trabajo deben ser atendidas de inmediato.