required equipment

[/rɪˈkwaɪərd ɪˈkwɪpmənt/]
noun phrasepl: required equipment (invariable) or required equipments (less common)
equipamento necessário / equipamento obrigatório
1. Tools, gear, or apparatus that must be obtained or used to complete a task, meet a standard, or participate in an activity
Safety goggles are required equipment for all workers in the laboratory.
Óculos de segurança são equipamento necessário para todos os trabalhadores do laboratório.
2. Mandatory items that are stipulated by regulations, rules, or organizational policies
The required equipment for the hiking trip includes a backpack, water bottle, and first aid kit.
O equipamento obrigatório para a excursão inclui uma mochila, garrafa de água e um kit de primeiros socorros.
In Brazilian workplaces and educational institutions, 'equipamento necessário' or 'equipamento obrigatório' is commonly used in formal documents, safety regulations, and course syllabi. In the USA, this phrase is prevalent in industrial safety, military, sports, and academic contexts. The concept emphasizes compliance with standards and workplace safety protocols across both cultures.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
mandatory equipmentessential equipmentnecessary equipmentobligatory equipment
Antonyms / Antônimos
optional equipmentelective equipmentunnecessary equipment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
equipamento necessário / equipamento obrigatório
Most common and neutral usage across Brazil
São Paulo
equipamento necessário / equipamento exigido
Slightly more formal, often used in business and industrial contexts
Rio de Janeiro
equipamento obrigatório / equipamento preciso
Both formal and colloquial usage depending on context
Portugal
equipamento necessário / equipamento obrigatório
European Portuguese uses similar terminology with slight differences in formality

Related Words

gearsuppliestoolsapparatusinstrumentsmaterials

Related Idioms & Phrases

equip oneself with necessary tools
meet equipment requirements
lack required equipment
be equipped with mandatory gear
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