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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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This word is part of lesson 23.