noun phrasepl: common needs
necessidade comum
1. A requirement or necessity that is shared by many people or groups; something that is widely needed or desired by a large portion of society
Clean water is a common need in developing countries.
Água potável é uma necessidade comum nos países em desenvolvimento.
2. A shared requirement that unites individuals toward a collective goal or purpose
The common need for safety brought the community together.
A necessidade comum de segurança uniu a comunidade.
3. A mutual or universal demand or necessity that transcends individual differences
Education is recognized as a common need for economic development.
A educação é reconhecida como uma necessidade comum para o desenvolvimento econômico.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'common need' is frequently used in policy discussions, public health initiatives, and social programs. In Brazil, the phrase is central to discussions about public services and social welfare (políticas públicas). In the USA, it often appears in political discourse about national priorities and collective responsibility. The concept reflects a balance between individualism and communal responsibility that varies between the two cultures.
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