A2 — Elementarynoun
bisogno
need
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
necessitàesigenzafabbisognorichiestamancanza
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
abbondanzaricchezzasoddisfazionesurplus
Usage note
'Necessità' is necessity. 'Esigenza' is a specific need/requirement. 'Fabbisogno' is the total need/requirement (fabbisogno calorico = caloric needs). 'Avere bisogno di' = to need.
Example
"Ho bisogno di dormire di più."
"I need to sleep more."
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