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The English Word of the Day: Necessity

The English Word of the Day: Necessity

11
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necessity (noun)

  • truly required: la necesidad
    by necessity (unavoidably) = necesariamente
    from necessity (because it really is necessary) = por necesidad
    due to need = por necesidad

  • figurative: las necesidades

  • It's a matter of necessity that ... = Es de vital importancia que ...


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Mi frase/my sentence:

Many people consider tea one of the necessities of life. The origin of this beverage is unclear, according to some the Chinese emperor Shennong discovered it in 2737 B.C. after a tea leaf had fallen into his boiling water.

Muchas personas consideran el té una de las necesidades de la vida. El origen de esta bebida no es claro, según algunos, el emperador chino Shennong descubrió en 2737 a.C. después de que había caído una hoja de té en su agua hirviendo.

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¿Has visto todas las contribuciones en 'The Word of the Day' de ayer? Todos los jugadores merecen tu atención (y votos).

Did you see all the entries of yesterday's Word of the Day? All players deserve your attention (and votes).

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updated May 8, 2013
posted by mcl020
I see my accent switched back to English before the tí was finished... a little pun for my favorite drink. - katydew, May 5, 2013
Y claro, es una necesidad para dar gracias a t[i para este hilo. Gracias! - katydew, May 5, 2013
...darte las gracias por este hilo :-) - francobollo, May 5, 2013
Thanks katy, and thanks franco for correcting katy, and thanks all for playing ;-)) - mcl020, May 6, 2013

13 Answers

6
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No hay necesidad para mi tener seguro de vida , a mi edad.

There is no necessity for me to have life insurance , at my age.

Pero entonces , ¡quizás , tal vez !

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updated May 6, 2013
edited by ray76
posted by ray76
Good sentence - gohern, May 5, 2013
I guess if you are looking for the bright side, that is it. ha. You're a funny man. Uninsured, but funny. - katydew, May 5, 2013
Thank you gohern, one tries . - ray76, May 5, 2013
Katy, what is the worst that can happen ? Thank you lovely girl - ray76, May 5, 2013
Might be safer to rely on her to keep you alive for longer? - annierats, May 5, 2013
I think the lady might have another opinion ray. :-) - 0095ca4c, May 5, 2013
She does look happy doesn't she . - ray76, May 5, 2013
You both (still) look very happy ;-)))) - mcl020, May 6, 2013
6
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Some things seem like necessities to one that may be questionable to others.

Algunas cosas se parecen como necesidades a una persona que sería cuestionable a otras.

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updated May 6, 2013
edited by katydew
posted by katydew
very true - gohern, May 5, 2013
Absolutely, that is the reason men don't understand our rush to get to the shoe sales! - 0095ca4c, May 5, 2013
Yes! - mcl020, May 6, 2013
5
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The Bare Necessities of Life, according to Baloo, in the Disney version of the Jungle Book:

Busca lo más vital, no más,

lo que es necesidad, no más,

y olvídate de la preocupación.

Tan solo lo muy esencial

para vivir sin batallar

y la naturaleza te lo da.

Doquiera que vaya,

doquiera que estoy

soy oso dichoso,

oso feliz.

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updated May 8, 2013
edited by annierats
posted by annierats
I have concluded that this song is less famous inSpanish, it has taken me about an hour to find it.. - annierats, May 5, 2013
That matching hat and skirt is a bear necessity :-) (pardon the pun) - 0095ca4c, May 5, 2013
Love that movie! - mstivers, May 5, 2013
Fun!! - mcl020, May 6, 2013
Muchas gracias a todos. - annierats, May 8, 2013
5
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Reform of our political system and therefore our democracy is a necessity.

La reforma de nuestro sistema político y por lo tanto nuestra democracia es una necesidad.

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None of them are listening.

updated May 6, 2013
edited by ian-hill
posted by ian-hill
Oh yes it is. Have they? started yet? - 0095ca4c, May 5, 2013
pride and prejudice it seems from time to time. - Aranjuez12, May 6, 2013
The totally blue puzzle in the middle doesn't seem to be very democratic ;-) - mcl020, May 6, 2013
The UK system results in elected dictatorships every 5 years or so amiga :) - ian-hill, May 6, 2013
5
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Tener amigos verdaderos es una de las necesidades de esta vida.

To have true friends is one of the necessities of this life.

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updated May 6, 2013
edited by Aranjuez12
posted by Aranjuez12
Yes, absolutely! - mcl020, May 6, 2013
aw! - dewclaw, May 6, 2013
4
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La necesidad de la vida moderna parece que es que no se puede vivir sin mobiles.

The modern life necessity appears that we cannot live without mobiles.

mobiles Mmmm

updated May 20, 2013
edited by dewclaw
posted by dewclaw
Hi fellow 'Dew". - katydew, May 6, 2013
Lol, good one. I'm sorry, I'm lagging several days behind with voting. - annierats, May 8, 2013
4
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Ocasionalmente tenemos que hacer cosas por necesidad que no haríamos de otra manera.

Occasionally, we have to do things by necessity that we would not do otherwise.

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updated May 6, 2013
edited by Noetol
posted by Noetol
Por favor - 0080b918, May 6, 2013
yes, luckily I don't have this necessity right now, - Aranjuez12, May 6, 2013
Bleeeggghhh ..... the first person seems to have a dead hamster under his armpit. - mcl020, May 6, 2013
Well, it pays the bills for both parties. hahahaha - katydew, May 6, 2013
It appears that all the candidates are men. Perhaps this is a gender biased test? - 0095ca4c, May 6, 2013
4
votes

This swimsuit should be considered a bare necessity.

Este traje de baño debe considerado como una necesidad mínima.

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updated May 6, 2013
edited by 0095ca4c
posted by 0095ca4c
Yes, I agree - it is much too large! :)) - Noetol, May 6, 2013
My wife would freak out if she'd see this picture: "I thought this was a family friendly site...huh-huh" :-))) - Aranjuez12, May 6, 2013
Not for real swimming ;-) - mcl020, May 6, 2013
Sorry Aranjuez, I'll take it away. I didn't think this one would offend anybody. I've seen people wearing shorts that bare more than this swim suit. I think perhaps the problem is the model...to gorgeous. She could be wrapped in newspaper and look good. : - 0095ca4c, May 6, 2013
Ok...the swimsuit is now model-less. - 0095ca4c, May 6, 2013
4
votes

Necessity never made a good bargain. (Benjamin Franklin)

La necesidad nunca hizo un buen trato.

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updated May 6, 2013
posted by shish75
Need shouldn't have to bargain: ) - Ranman, May 5, 2013
True. - annierats, May 5, 2013
Great quote and picture! - mcl020, May 6, 2013
Gracias Ranman & Annie & Mc !:). - shish75, May 6, 2013
4
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Hay uno grande diferencia entre la necesitad y el deseo.

There is a big difference between necessity and desire.

updated May 6, 2013
edited by gohern
posted by gohern
Also true. - katydew, May 5, 2013
Buenos Dias y Gracias - gohern, May 5, 2013
You are correct mate , and my desires are always greater than my necessities. - ray76, May 5, 2013
la diferencia, una diferencia grande? - annierats, May 5, 2013
Yes! - mcl020, May 6, 2013
3
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Entre las necesidades básicas de un ser humano están la alimentación, la salud, la educación, el amor y la libertad.

Food, health, education, love, and freedom are among a person's basic necessities.


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updated May 6, 2013
posted by francobollo
Muy verdad. Sin embargo el problema es que queremos demasiado. - gohern, May 5, 2013
Yes! - mcl020, May 6, 2013
3
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If necessity is the mother of invention, who is the father? I vote for Ben Franklin.

Si la necesidad es la madre de la invención, ¿quién es el padre? Voto por Ben Franklin.

updated May 6, 2013
posted by mstivers
He sure was one of the great(est) inventors! - mcl020, May 6, 2013
3
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They banded together out of necessity, not because they wanted to. But they soon discovered that working together was more efficient, and more fun!

Se juntaron por necesidad, no porque querían hacerlo. Pero pronto descubrieron que el trabajar en equipo era más eficaz, ¡y más divertido!

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updated May 6, 2013
edited by PumpkinCalabaza
posted by PumpkinCalabaza
¡Hola amiga! - 0095ca4c, May 5, 2013
Good discovery! - mcl020, May 6, 2013