daily necessities
[/ˈdeɪli nəˈsɛsɪtiz/]
nounpl: N/A (plural form)
necessidades diárias
1. Essential items or goods required for everyday living and survival
Food, water, and shelter are considered daily necessities.
Comida, água e abrigo são considerados necessidades diárias.
2. Basic commodities and supplies needed for maintaining a standard lifestyle
The store sells daily necessities like soap, toothpaste, and cleaning products.
A loja vende necessidades diárias como sabão, pasta de dente e produtos de limpeza.
3. Everyday items of personal care and household maintenance
Daily necessities include groceries, toiletries, and household supplies.
As necessidades diárias incluem alimentos, artigos de higiene pessoal e suprimentos domésticos.
In Brazil, 'necessidades diárias' and 'artigos de primeira necessidade' are commonly used in retail, government policy discussions, and everyday conversation to refer to basic consumer goods. This phrase is particularly important in Brazilian economic discourse when discussing cost of living and consumer prices. In the USA, the concept is central to discussions about poverty lines and essential spending.
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