core need

[kɔr nid]
nounpl: core needs
necessidade fundamental
1. A basic, essential requirement that is central to human well-being, survival, or functioning; a primary motivation or requirement that underpins other needs
Access to clean water is a core need for any community.
Acesso a água potável é uma necessidade fundamental para qualquer comunidade.
2. In psychology and business contexts, a fundamental human or organizational requirement that must be met before higher-level goals can be achieved
Understanding the customer's core needs helps the company develop better products.
Compreender as necessidades fundamentais do cliente ajuda a empresa a desenvolver produtos melhores.
3. The most important or pressing requirement in a given situation or context
The core need of this project is to reduce costs without compromising quality.
A necessidade fundamental deste projeto é reduzir custos sem comprometer a qualidade.
In Brazil, particularly in São Paulo's business hub, the English term 'core need' is frequently used in corporate and startup environments. In more traditional or academic contexts, Brazilian Portuguese speakers prefer 'necessidade fundamental' or 'necessidade essencial.' The term reflects modern business language influenced by English-speaking corporate culture.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
basic needessential requirementfundamental needprimary needvital requirement
Antonyms / Antônimos
secondary needperipheral needluxurynonessential

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
necessidade fundamental
Standard usage in business and academic contexts
Rio de Janeiro
necessidade essencial
Common alternative, slightly more colloquial
São Paulo
necessidade core
Anglicism often used in business and marketing sectors
Portugal
necessidade essencial / necessidade básica
Prefer literal translation over English term

Related Words

Maslow's hierarchy of needsnecessityrequirementessentialfoundational need

Related Idioms & Phrases

meet the core needs
address core needs
identify core needs
core need assessment
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