How to Say "necessities" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “necessities” is “necesidades” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Todos tenemos necesidades básicas como comida y vivienda.
We all have basic needs like food and housing.
Antes de empezar, tenemos que evaluar las necesidades del proyecto.
Before starting, we have to evaluate the project's requirements.
Sus necesidades médicas son complejas y requieren atención constante.
His medical needs are complex and require constant attention.
Plural Form
This word is the plural of 'necesidad.' Since the singular ends in a consonant ('-d'), the plural is formed by adding '-es' (necesidades).
Feminine Gender
Remember to use the feminine articles and adjectives with this word: 'las necesidades básicas' (the basic needs).
Confusing Noun and Verb
Mistake: “Using 'necesitar' (the verb 'to need') when you should use the noun 'necesidades.'”
Correction: Say 'Tenemos muchas necesidades' (We have many needs), not 'Nosotros necesitamos muchas.' The noun is more formal for stating requirements.
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