la
feminine
/neθesiˈðað/
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Translation
need, necessity
Word origin
From Latin necessitas ('necessity, need'), from necesse ('unavoidable'). The same root gives English necessity and necessary.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- necessitas
- English cognates
- necessity, necessary
Grammar
Genderfeminine
Pluralnecesidades
Examples
, .
There is no need to shout, I can hear you well.
.
She has a need to talk to someone today.
.
Only in case of need call this number.
muchas .
The people in the village live with many needs.
básicas .
Eating and drinking are basic needs of life.
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