🇬🇧🇪🇸 necessity - necesidad : English Lesson

Meaning of "necessity" ("necesidad"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

A “necessity” is something that is absolutely needed in life, like food, water, and air. It’s not just something you want—it’s something you must have to survive or function properly.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

My mom says vegetables are a necessity, but I think cake is way more important.

Water is a necessity, but my little brother prefers drinking ketchup.

Waking up on time is a necessity, but my alarm clock and I are not on speaking terms.

Toothpaste is a necessity, but my brother thinks bubblegum is just as good.

My grandma says hugs are a necessity, which is why she gives me 500 every time I visit.

Ben sat on wet steps as rain bit his face. His only scarf was gone. It felt like a necessity. He whispered, "A scarf is a necessity." A kind woman gave him her scarf and said, "A necessity for night, a necessity for walk." Ben hugged the cloth, said "necessity" like a small wish, and walked home warm, smiling.

This word is at the B2 level, which means it’s used in more complex conversations and texts. It helps you discuss abstract ideas, express opinions clearly, and engage in discussions on a variety of topics, both personal and professional.

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