A requisito is a condition that must be met for something.

The idea

The noun is masculine: el requisito, un requisito; plural: los requisitos.

Examples

  • El requisito para entrar en el curso es tener dieciocho años.The requirement for joining the course is to be eighteen years old.
  • Marta cumple todos los requisitos para solicitar la beca.Marta meets all the requirements to apply for the scholarship.
  • En el anuncio hay un requisito que no entiendo.There is a requirement in the advertisement that I do not understand.
  • ¿Es la experiencia previa un requisito para este empleo?Is previous experience a requirement for this job?
  • Antes de alquilar el local, preguntamos por los requisitos.Before renting the premises, we asked about the requirements.
  • El formulario explica cada requisito con claridad.The form explains each requirement clearly.

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Watch out

Do not confuse a requirement with a recommendation: a requisito is necessary.

Try it yourself

  1. Choose the article: ___ requisito es presentar una copia. (El / La)

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    El

    El fits the masculine singular noun.

  2. Choose the plural: La convocatoria incluye varios ___. (requisitos / requisito)

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    requisitos

    Requisitos follows the plural varios.

  3. Choose the verb meaning to meet requirements: Para recibir la ayuda, debes ___ los requisitos. (cumplir / olvidar)

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    cumplir

    Cumplir expresses meeting the conditions.

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