What is the Spanish word for "necessary"?

Learn how to say "necessary" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

necessary

Spanish

necesario

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Alternative translations of "necessary"

preciso
indispensable
esencial
imprescindible

Examples of how to use "necessary" in Spanish

English
Is it necessary to attend the meeting?
Spanish
¿Es necesario asistir a la reunión?
English
Is a passport necessary for this trip?
Spanish
¿Es necesario un pasaporte para este viaje?
English
Bring water; it's necessary in the heat.
Spanish
Lleva agua; es necesario cuando hace calor.
English
Practice is necessary to improve your pronunciation.
Spanish
La práctica es necesaria para mejorar tu pronunciación.
English
Wear a helmet when necessary for safety.
Spanish
Usa un casco cuando sea necesario para la seguridad.

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