required

• Describe algo que es necesario u obligatorio según reglas, leyes, exigencias o circunstancias; que se requiere o se demanda como condición.

Describes something that is necessary or needed according to rules, laws, or circumstances.

1. Necessary or mandatoryB1formal

   Something that must be done or possessed because of a rule, law, or need.

   obligatorio, requerido

   • A valid passport is required for international travel.
   • The required documents must be submitted by Friday.
   • Safety training is required for all new employees.

   Sinónimoscompulsoryessentialimperativeindispensablemandatorynecessaryneededobligatoryrequisitevital

   Antónimosnonessentialoptionalunnecessaryvoluntary

2. Essential for a purposeB1formal

   Needed in order to achieve a particular result or function.

   requerido (necesario para un fin)

   • The required amount of water for the recipe is two cups.
   • Patience is required when learning a new language.
   • The required skills for this job include programming and teamwork.

   Sinónimoscrucialessentialimperativeindispensablenecessaryneededrequisitevital

   Antónimosdispensablenonessentialoptionalunnecessaryvoluntary

• Verbo que indica la necesidad de algo o la exigencia de algo como obligatorio o esencial.

A verb used to indicate the need for something or to demand something as necessary or essential.

1. Need or demandB1formal

   To need something or make something necessary.

   necesitar o exigir

   • This recipe requires three eggs.
   • The job requires a lot of patience.
   • All passengers are required to show their tickets.

   Sinónimoscall fordemandentailinvolvenecessitateneed

2. Order or compelB1formal

   To officially demand that someone does something, often by rule or law.

   Exigir u ordenar

   • The law requires drivers to wear seat belts.
   • Students are required to attend all classes.
   • The contract requires both parties to sign.

   Sinónimoscommandcompeldemanddirectenjoinmandateobligeorder

   Antónimosallowbanforbidpermitprohibit