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primary need

[ˈpraɪ.mer.i niːd]
nounpl: primary needs
necessidade primária
1. A basic human requirement essential for survival and well-being, such as food, water, shelter, or sleep
Food and water are primary needs that must be satisfied before pursuing higher goals.
Comida e água são necessidades primárias que devem ser satisfeitas antes de perseguir objetivos mais elevados.
2. In psychology and social theory, fundamental requirements based on Maslow's hierarchy of needs
Primary needs form the foundation of Maslow's hierarchy of needs.
As necessidades primárias formam a base da hierarquia de necessidades de Maslow.
Synonyms
basic needfundamental needessential neednecessidade básicanecessidade fundamental
Antonyms
secondary needluxurywantnecessidade secundárialuxo

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
necessidade primária
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
necessidade primária
Standard usage, consistent with general Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
necessidade primária
Standard usage in European Portuguese, identical to Brazilian usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

meet one's primary needs
satisfy primary needs
atender às necessidades primárias
satisfazer as necessidades primárias
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