need

• Sustantivo que denota una situación en la que algo es necesario o requerido, o un fuerte sentimiento de deseo o carencia de algo.

A noun referring to a situation in which something is necessary or required, or a strong feeling of wanting or requiring something.

1. Requirement or necessityA2formal

   A situation in which something is necessary or required.

   necesidad

   • There is a great need for clean water in the region.
   • She felt a strong need to express her opinion.
   • The need for better education is urgent.

   Sinónimosdemandessentialexigencynecessityrequirementrequisitewant

   Antónimosextraluxuryoption

2. Basic requirement for survivalA2formal

   Something essential for survival, such as food, water, or shelter.

   Necesidad básica de supervivencia

   • Food and water are basic human needs.
   • The charity provides for the needs of the homeless.
   • They lack the basic needs for a healthy life.

   Sinónimosessentialnecessityrequirementrequisite

3. Poverty or hardshipB2formal

   A state of being in a difficult situation, often due to lack of money or resources.

   necesidad, penuria

   • The family lived in dire need after the flood.
   • He helped those in need during the crisis.
   • Many people in need rely on community support.

   Sinónimosdestitutionimpoverishmentindigenceneedinesspenuryprivationwant

   Antónimosaffluenceplentywealth

• Verbo que indica que algo es necesario o requerido, o que se tiene una necesidad de algo. También se usa para expresar obligación.

A verb used to indicate that something is necessary or required.

1. Require something essentialA1formal

   To require something because it is necessary or very important.

   necesitar, requerir

   • I need a glass of water.
   • She needs help with her homework.
   • We need to leave now to catch the train.

   Sinónimoscall fordemandnecessitaterequirewant

2. Express necessity or obligationA1formal

   Used to indicate that something is necessary or must be done.

   Expresar necesidad u obligación

   • You need to finish your report by Friday.
   • He needs to see a doctor immediately.
   • They need to understand the rules before playing.

   Sinónimoshave tomustshould