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need in Portuguese

need in Portuguese is necessidade, precisar, necessitar — need means a requirement for something essential or important.

need in Portuguese

necessidade
noun
precisar
verb
(transitive) To have an absolute requirement for.
necessitar
verb
(transitive) To have an absolute requirement for.
precisar
verb
(transitive) To want strongly; to feel that one must have something.
necessitar
verb
(intransitive) To be required; to be necessary.
precisar
verb
(intransitive) To be required; to be necessary.

What does "need" mean?

  1. noun A requirement for something essential or important.
    "There's an urgent need for more affordable housing."
  2. noun Poverty or lack of basic means of living.
    "The charity supports families in need."
  3. verb To require something as essential.
    "Plants need sunlight and water to grow."
  4. verb To be obliged to do something.
    "You need to submit the form by Friday."

need in a sentence

  • There's an urgent need for more affordable housing.
  • The charity supports families in need.
  • Plants need sunlight and water to grow.
  • I need your help with this.

Similar words in Portuguese

Common Portuguese translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "need" in Portuguese?

"need" in Portuguese is necessidade, precisar, necessitar. need means: A requirement for something essential or important.

How do you use "need" in a sentence?

Example: "There's an urgent need for more affordable housing." In Portuguese, "need" is necessidade, precisar, necessitar.

Are there other ways to say "need" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 3 translations listed for "need": necessidade, precisar, necessitar.

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