required material

[/rɪˈkwaɪərd məˈtɪriəl/]
noun phrasepl: required materials
material necessário
1. Any substance, item, or resource that must be obtained or used to complete a task, project, or course
The required materials for the chemistry experiment include beakers, test tubes, and sulfuric acid.
Os materiais necessários para o experimento de química incluem béqueres, tubos de ensaio e ácido sulfúrico.
2. Items that are mandatory or obligatory for a specific purpose
Before starting construction, ensure all required materials are delivered to the site.
Antes de começar a construção, certifique-se de que todos os materiais necessários foram entregues no local.
3. Essential components or supplies specified in instructions, syllabus, or project guidelines
The teacher provided a list of required materials for the art class project.
A professora forneceu uma lista de materiais necessários para o projeto da aula de arte.
In Brazilian educational institutions, 'materiais necessários' or 'materiais obrigatórios' are commonly listed in course syllabi and project instructions. In the USA, teachers frequently distribute 'required materials lists' at the beginning of semesters or academic years, and students are expected to obtain these items. The phrase is particularly important in construction, manufacturing, academic, and DIY contexts in both cultures.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
necessary materialessential materialmandatory materialneeded materialrequired supplies
Antonyms / Antônimos
optional materialunnecessary materialsurplus material

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
material necessário
Most common standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
material obrigatório
Slightly more formal, emphasizing mandatory nature
Rio de Janeiro
material exigido
Commonly used in educational contexts
Portugal
material necessário / material obrigatório
Same translations used, with 'obrigatório' being more formal

Related Words

requirementssuppliesequipmentresourcescomponents

Related Idioms & Phrases

gather the required materials
supply the required materials
lacking required materials
check off required materials
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