What is the Spanish word for "necessity"?

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

English

necessity

Spanish

necesidad

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Alternative translations of "necessity"

obligación
indispensabilidad
carencia
urgencia

Examples of how to use "necessity" in Spanish

English
Water is a basic necessity of life.
Spanish
El agua es una necesidad básica de la vida.
English
Clean water is a basic necessity for life.
Spanish
El agua limpia es una necesidad básica para la vida.
English
She learned sewing out of necessity last year.
Spanish
El año pasado aprendió a coser por necesidad.
English
Traveling by train became a necessity during strikes.
Spanish
Viajar en tren se convirtió en una necesidad durante las huelgas.
English
Warm clothes are a necessity in winter.
Spanish
La ropa abrigadora es una necesidad en invierno.

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