Portuguese · Adjectives
Necessário
[/nesesaˈɾiu/]
Necessary
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Required to be done, achieved, or present; essential.
Que é preciso fazer, alcançar ou estar presente; essencial.
Example
É necessário ter paciência para aprender um idioma.
It is necessary to have patience to learn a language.
Etymology
'Necessário' comes from the Latin 'necessarius', meaning 'unavoidable' or 'essential'. The word has retained this connotation of necessity in contemporary Portuguese.
How & Where It’s Used
'Necessário' is utilized in both formal and informal contexts, frequently found in written documents, speeches, and discussions where obligation or requirement is emphasized.