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necesariamente

neh-seh-sah-ree-ah-men-teh

adverbB1
necessarily?expressing requirement or inevitability
Also:inevitably?in a way that cannot be avoided,by necessity?as a requirement

📝 In Action

Para ser feliz, no necesitas necesariamente mucho dinero.

B1

To be happy, you don't necessarily need a lot of money.

Si llueve, no tiene que ser necesariamente un mal día.

B2

If it rains, it doesn't necessarily have to be a bad day.

El plan está funcionando necesariamente, no hay otra opción.

C1

The plan is necessarily working; there is no other option.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • forzosamente (forcibly, inevitably)
  • obligatoriamente (obligatorily)

Antonyms

  • opcionalmente (optionally)
  • casualmente (casually, coincidentally)

Common Collocations

  • no necesariamente – not necessarily
  • tiene que ser necesariamente – it must necessarily be

💡 Grammar Points

Adverbs Ending in -mente

This word is an adverb, meaning it describes how an action is done. It is formed by taking the feminine form of the adjective ('necesaria') and adding '-mente'. It is always the same form, no matter who is doing the action.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Placement in English vs. Spanish

Mistake: "Using 'necesariamente' awkwardly at the beginning of a sentence when it refers to the main verb (e.g., 'Necesariamente, tengo que ir')."

Correction: It sounds more natural to place it after the verb or after the main idea: 'Tengo que ir necesariamente' or 'No tengo que ir necesariamente'.

⭐ Usage Tips

The Power of 'No'

The most common way you will hear this word is in the negative phrase 'no necesariamente,' which is a great way to disagree politely or express that something is not always the case.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: necesariamente

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'necesariamente' correctly to express that something is not absolutely required?

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'necesariamente' and 'por necesidad'?

'Necesariamente' is a logical adverb meaning 'it must be true' or 'it is required.' 'Por necesidad' (literally 'out of need') means you are doing something because you are forced by circumstances, often implying a lack of resources or choice. Example: 'Trabajo por necesidad' (I work out of necessity/poverty), vs. 'Trabajo necesariamente' (I must work, as a logical requirement).