necessary item
[ˈnɛsəˌsɛri ˈaɪtəm]
nounpl: necessary items
item essencial / artigo necessário
1. Something that is required or needed; an essential object or thing that cannot be done without
Water is a necessary item for survival.
Água é um item essencial para a sobrevivência.
2. A basic commodity or object required for daily living or a specific purpose
Food and shelter are necessary items in any household budget.
Comida e abrigo são itens necessários em qualquer orçamento doméstico.
3. Something indispensable for completing a task or achieving a goal
A passport is a necessary item for international travel.
Um passaporte é um item essencial para viagens internacionais.
In Brazil, 'artigos de primeira necessidade' (items of first necessity) is a common legal and commercial term referring to basic goods exempt from certain taxes. In the USA, discussions of necessary items often relate to emergency preparedness and budgeting. The concept is culturally significant in discussions about poverty, minimum wage, and basic human rights.
NYC Slang
must-have / gotta-have
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