B1 — Intermediatenoun
esigenza
need, requirement, demand
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
bisognonecessitàrequisitorichiestaurgenza
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
abbondanzadisponibilitàsoddisfazioneappagamento
Usage note
'Esigenza' can imply being demanding (è una persona piena di esigenze = she is high-maintenance). 'Bisogno' is a basic need. 'Necessità' is an urgent necessity.
Example
"L'azienda si adatta alle esigenze dei propri clienti."
"The company adapts to the needs of its customers."
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