Necesita (en. Needs)

/neθe'sita/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To express a need or requirement.
She needs help with her homework.
Ella necesita ayuda con su tarea.
To indicate that something is essential for someone.
The car needs gasoline to function.
El coche necesita gasolina para funcionar.
To manifest that something specific is required.
She needs a break after working so much.
Necesita un descanso después de trabajar tanto.

Etymology

From Latin 'necessitare', meaning 'to make necessary'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

needs more time
Requires an additional period to complete something.
necesita más tiempo
if you need help
Offering to assist with a task or difficult situation.
si necesita ayuda
what is needed
Refers to things that are indispensable.
lo que necesita

Related Words

necessary
That is indispensable or important.
necesario
need
The state of requiring something.
necesidad
to need each other
To require one another.
necesitarse

Slang Meanings

It is used to indicate urgency in informal situations.
You have to come, I need you to help me now!
Tienes que venir, ¡necesito que me ayudes ya!
It is used to refer to a strong desire.
Don’t even ask me, I need a coffee right now!
Ni me preguntes, ¡necesito un café ahora mismo!