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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.

richiesto, obbligatorio, necessario

Required meanings in Italian

richiesto

Example:
Attendance is required for all students.
La presenza è richiesta per tutti gli studenti.
The required documents must be submitted by Friday.
I documenti richiesti devono essere consegnati entro venerdì.
Usage: formalContext: Official, academic, and professional contexts
Note: This is the most common translation of 'required' in Italian, used in a wide range of formal situations.

obbligatorio

Example:
Students are required to wear uniforms.
Gli studenti sono obbligati a indossare divise.
The use of seat belts in the car is required by law.
L'uso delle cinture di sicurezza in auto è obbligatorio per legge.
Usage: formal/informalContext: Legal, safety regulations, school rules
Note: This translation emphasizes the mandatory nature of the requirement, often related to rules, regulations, or laws.

necessario

Example:
No experience is required for this job.
Per questo lavoro non è necessaria esperienza.
A valid ID is required to enter the building.
È necessario un documento d'identità valido per entrare nell'edificio.
Usage: formal/informalContext: General requirements, qualifications
Note: This translation can be used in various contexts to express something that is necessary or essential.

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.
I campi obbligatori sono contrassegnati da un asterisco.
A valid passport is required for international travel.
È richiesto un passaporto valido per i viaggi internazionali.
The job requires a high level of attention to detail.
Il lavoro richiede un alto livello di attenzione ai dettagli.

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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