/neθeˈsaɾjo/ ES

/neseˈsaɾjo/ MX

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Translation

necessary, needed, essential

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Word origin

From Latin necessarius ('unavoidable, needful'), from necesse ('necessary, unavoidable').

Origin
Latin
Root
necessarius
English cognates
necessary, necessity

Grammar

Femininenecesaria
Masc pluralnecesarios

Examples

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It is necessary to carry your passport to cross the border.

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Do whatever is necessary to solve the problem as soon as possible.

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It is not necessary for you to arrive so early, the meeting starts at ten.

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It would be necessary to review the data before sending the report.

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He took the necessary measures to avoid further accidents.

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It is not necessary to call before coming to the house.

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This word is taught in chapter 9, lesson 5: necesario, traje, caminar and 7 more words.