imperative need
[ɪmˈpɛrətɪv niːd]
noun phrasepl: imperative needs
necessidade imperativa
1. An urgent or essential requirement that must be fulfilled; something that is absolutely necessary and cannot be delayed or ignored
There is an imperative need for clean water in developing countries.
Há uma necessidade imperativa de água limpa nos países em desenvolvimento.
2. A pressing demand or requirement that takes priority over other considerations
The imperative need to reduce carbon emissions is acknowledged worldwide.
A necessidade imperativa de reduzir as emissões de carbono é reconhecida em todo o mundo.
The phrase 'imperative need' is frequently used in formal written English, particularly in policy documents, academic contexts, and business communication. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'necessidade imperativa' carries similar formal weight and is commonly found in governmental and institutional discourse. The concept reflects values around prioritization and resource allocation in both English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking cultures.
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →