necesariamente
“necesariamente” means “necessarily” in Spanish (expressing requirement or inevitability).
necessarily
Also: inevitably, by necessity
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Para ser feliz, no necesitas necesariamente mucho dinero.
B1To be happy, you don't necessarily need a lot of money.
Si llueve, no tiene que ser necesariamente un mal día.
B2If it rains, it doesn't necessarily have to be a bad day.
El plan está funcionando necesariamente, no hay otra opción.
C1The plan is necessarily working; there is no other option.
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Which sentence uses 'necesariamente' correctly to express that something is not absolutely required?
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Formed in Spanish by combining the adjective 'necesaria' (necessary, from Latin *necessarius*) with the suffix '-mente' (which comes from the Latin word *mente*, meaning 'mind' or 'manner'). So, it literally means 'in a necessary manner.'
First recorded: Medieval Spanish
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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).