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necessity in Spanish

necessity in Spanish is necesidad, menester — necessity means the state of being required or unavoidable.

necessity in Spanish

necesidad
noun
The quality or state of being necessary, unavoidable, or absolutely requisite.
menester
noun
The quality or state of being necessary, unavoidable, or absolutely requisite.

What does "necessity" mean?

  1. noun The state of being required or unavoidable.
    "Recycling has become a necessity, not a choice."
  2. noun Something essential; a basic requirement.
    "Food and shelter are basic necessities of life."
  3. noun Extreme need or hardship; poverty.
    "The family sold their belongings out of sheer necessity."
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necessity in a sentence

  • Recycling has become a necessity, not a choice.
  • Food and shelter are basic necessities of life.
  • A good pair of boots is a necessity in this climate.
  • The family sold their belongings out of sheer necessity.

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What is "necessity" in Spanish?

"necessity" in Spanish is necesidad, menester. necessity means: The state of being required or unavoidable.

How do you use "necessity" in a sentence?

Example: "Recycling has become a necessity, not a choice." In Spanish, "necessity" is necesidad, menester.

Are there other ways to say "necessity" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "necessity": necesidad, menester.

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