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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.

nécessaire, obligatoire, exigé

Required meanings in Portuguese

nécessaire

Example:
A passport is required for international travel.
Un passeport est nécessaire pour les voyages internationaux.
The form must be submitted by the required deadline.
Le formulaire doit être soumis avant la date limite nécessaire.
Usage: formalContext: Administrative and official contexts, such as legal documents or travel requirements.
Note: The term 'nécessaire' emphasizes that something is essential or obligatory.

obligatoire

Example:
Attendance at the meeting is required.
La présence à la réunion est obligatoire.
It is required to wear a helmet when riding a bike.
Il est obligatoire de porter un casque lorsqu'on fait du vélo.
Usage: formal/informalContext: Rules and regulations, such as laws or safety instructions.
Note: The term 'obligatoire' indicates a legal or regulatory obligation.

exigé

Example:
Experience in this field is required.
Une expérience dans ce domaine est exigée.
The documents must be provided as required.
Les documents doivent être fournis comme exigé.
Usage: formalContext: Job descriptions, applications, and formal requests.
Note: The term 'exigé' often refers to something that is demanded or specified in a formal context.

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.
Les champs requis sont marqués d'un astérisque.
A valid passport is required for international travel.
Un passeport valide est requis pour les voyages internationaux.
The job requires a high level of attention to detail.
Le poste requiert un haut niveau d'attention aux détails.

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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