physiological need
[/ˌfɪziəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl niːd/]
nounpl: physiological needs
necessidade fisiológica
1. A basic biological requirement of the human body for survival, such as food, water, sleep, or shelter
According to Maslow's hierarchy, physiological needs are the foundation of human motivation.
De acordo com a hierarquia de Maslow, as necessidades fisiológicas são a base da motivação humana.
2. An urgent bodily function or urge that must be satisfied, such as the need to urinate or defecate
The student asked to leave class to address a physiological need.
O estudante pediu permissão para sair da aula para atender uma necessidade fisiológica.
3. Any biological or physical requirement essential for maintaining health and wellness
Sleep is a critical physiological need that affects cognitive performance.
O sono é uma necessidade fisiológica crítica que afeta o desempenho cognitivo.
The term 'physiological need' is widely recognized in both American and Brazilian educational contexts, particularly through Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory taught in psychology and business courses. In Brazil, euphemistic usage of 'necessidade fisiológica' is common in formal settings like schools and workplaces as a polite way to request bathroom breaks or to discuss bodily functions without explicit language.
NYC Slang
gotta take care of business; bathroom break
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