1 needed or essential -- necesario/ria [ masculine-feminine, singular ]
If necessary, we’ll take her to the hospital. Si es necesario, le llevaremos al hospital.
Is it necessary for everyone to be there? ¿Es necesario que todos estén allí?
It is not necessary to explain everything. No es necesario explicarlo todo.
We gathered the necessary supplies. Recogimos los suministros necesarios.
2 unable to be avoided -- necesario/ria [ masculine-feminine, singular ]
Work is a necessary evil for most of us. El trabajo es un mal necesario para la mayoría de nosotros.
Suffering is a necessary part of the human experience. El sufrimiento es una parte necesaria de la experiencia humana.
It is not just the cost to the farmer of taking the necessary precautions.
It is therefore necessary to reinforce our coordination and common action.
In addition, the documents necessary in order to obtain an appropriate visa will be specified.
Sustainability will be written large for us and not seen as a necessary evil.
The real question is what it is used for and why it is necessary.
It seems to me blindingly self-evident that some action is necessary.