requerido
“requerido” means “required” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
required
Also: mandatory, necessary
📝 In Action
El pasaporte es un documento requerido para viajar al extranjero.
A2A passport is a required document for traveling abroad.
Complete todos los campos requeridos en el formulario.
A2Complete all the required fields in the form.
No cuentas con la experiencia requerida para este puesto de trabajo.
B1You don't have the required experience for this job position.
requested party
Also: respondent
📝 In Action
El requerido tiene un plazo de cinco días para presentar sus pruebas.
C1The requested party has a period of five days to present their evidence.
Se notificó al requerido sobre la nueva audiencia.
C1The respondent was notified about the new hearing.
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✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: requerido
Question 1 of 3
Which of these is the correct way to say 'the required sign' (la señal)?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'requirere,' which is made of 're-' (again) and 'quaerere' (to seek or ask). It literally means 'to ask for something again' or 'to search for something needed.'
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between 'requerido' and 'necesario'?
'Necesario' just means something is needed for a result. 'Requerido' implies it is mandatory or requested by an authority or rule.
Can I use 'requerido' to say I was 'requested' at a party?
No, that sounds very formal/legal. In a social setting, use 'invitado' (invited) or say 'me pidieron que fuera' (they asked me to go).
Does the word ever change its spelling?
Yes! It changes based on gender and number: requerido, requerida, requeridos, requeridas.