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English - Spanish
Required
rəˈkwaɪ(ə)rd
Extremely common
400 - 500
400 - 500
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
requerido, obligatorio, necesario, indispensable
Required meanings in Spanish
requerido
Example:
The required documents must be submitted by tomorrow.
Los documentos requeridos deben ser entregados mañana.
Attendance is required for all staff members.
La asistencia es requerida para todos los miembros del personal.
Usage: formalContext: Formal settings such as work, legal documents, or official requirements
Note: This is the most common translation of 'required' in Spanish.
obligatorio
Example:
Wearing a helmet is required for safety reasons.
Es obligatorio usar casco por razones de seguridad.
The completion of the assignment is required by the end of the week.
La entrega de la tarea es obligatoria para el final de la semana.
Usage: formalContext: In official regulations, safety guidelines, or rules
Note: This translation emphasizes a sense of obligation or necessity.
necesario
Example:
No previous experience is required for this job.
No es necesario tener experiencia previa para este trabajo.
The information provided is required to complete the registration process.
La información proporcionada es necesaria para completar el proceso de registro.
Usage: formal/informalContext: Used in various contexts to indicate something that is needed or essential
Note: This translation can also imply something that is necessary or indispensable.
indispensable
Example:
Your presence is required at the meeting; it's indispensable.
Se requiere tu presencia en la reunión; es indispensable.
The required skills for the job are indispensable for success.
Las habilidades requeridas para el trabajo son indispensables para el éxito.
Usage: formalContext: Used to stress the absolute necessity or importance of something
Note: This translation conveys a strong sense of something being absolutely necessary.
Required's synonyms
Required expressions, common phrases
Mandatory
Mandatory means required by rule or law, compulsory.
Example: Attendance at the meeting is mandatory for all employees.
Note: Mandatory emphasizes a stronger sense of obligation compared to simply being required.
Necessary
Necessary means something that is needed or essential.
Example: A valid ID is necessary to enter the building.
Note: Necessary implies that something is needed for a specific purpose or outcome.
Essential
Essential means absolutely necessary or extremely important.
Example: Good communication skills are essential for this job.
Note: Essential emphasizes the critical nature of something being required.
Compulsory
Compulsory means required by law or rule, obligatory.
Example: The training program is compulsory for all new employees.
Note: Compulsory implies a strong mandate or obligation to do something.
Obligatory
Obligatory means required or expected as a duty.
Example: Wearing a helmet is obligatory when riding a motorcycle.
Note: Obligatory stresses the idea of duty or moral obligation in being required to do something.
Mandated
Mandated means officially required or ordered by an authority.
Example: The new safety regulations are mandated by the government.
Note: Mandated suggests that the requirement comes from an official directive or authority.
Requisite
Requisite means necessary or required for a particular purpose.
Example: A college degree is requisite for this position.
Note: Requisite often refers to something that is needed or indispensable for a specific purpose or goal.
Indispensable
Indispensable means absolutely necessary or essential.
Example: Teamwork is indispensable for the success of the project.
Note: Indispensable highlights the critical nature of something being required for success or functioning.
Required everyday (slang) expressions
Must-have
Must-have is used informally to describe something that is absolutely necessary or required.
Example: Sleep is a must-have for good health.
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Gotta
'Gotta' is a contraction of 'have got to' and is used informally to express a strong necessity or requirement.
Example: I gotta finish this project by Friday.
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Crucial
Crucial is used to emphasize the importance or necessity of something.
Example: Good communication is crucial in any relationship.
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Need to
'Need to' is commonly used to express a requirement or necessity for an action to be taken.
Example: You need to study for the exam.
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No other option
This phrase emphasizes that there are no alternatives or choices available, indicating a strong requirement to do something.
Example: We have no other option but to finish this project today.
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Want
In casual spoken language, 'want' is sometimes used to express a strong desire or requirement for something to happen.
Example: I want you to be here on time.
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Got to
'Got to' is a colloquial way of expressing a necessity or requirement to do something.
Example: I got to leave early today.
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Required - Examples
Required fields are marked with an asterisk.
Los campos obligatorios están marcados con un asterisco.
A valid passport is required for international travel.
Se requiere un pasaporte válido para viajar internacionalmente.
The job requires a high level of attention to detail.
El trabajo requiere un alto nivel de atención al detalle.
Required grammar
Required - Verb (Verb) / Verb, past participle (Verb, past participle)
Lemma: require
Conjugations
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): required
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): requiring
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): requires
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): require
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): require
Syllables, Separation and Stress
required Contains 2 syllables: re • quired
Phonetic transcription: ri-ˈkwī(-ə)rd
re quired , ri ˈkwī( ə)rd (The red syllable is stressed)
Required - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
required: 400 - 500 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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