Necesitado (en. Needy)

/neθesiˈðaðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That suffers from a lack of the necessary.
The child was in need of attention and care.
El niño era necesitado de atención y cuidados.
That requires support or help.
The community is very much in need of basic resources.
La comunidad está muy necesitada de recursos básicos.
That is in a situation of scarcity.
As an organization, our work is to help the needy.
Como organización, nuestra labor es ayudar a los necesitados.

Etymology

From the verb 'necesitar' with the suffix -ado indicating state or condition.

Common Phrases and Expressions

in need of help
That requires assistance.
necesitado de ayuda
in need of affection
That lacks affection.
necesitado de cariño
in need of attention
That demands special care.
necesitado de atención

Related Words

need
State of lacking something fundamental.
necesidad
to need
To require something that is indispensable.
necesitar
necessarily
In an indispensable way.
necesariamente

Slang Meanings

In financial distress.
He is in need and doesn't know how to pay the rent.
Está necesitado y no sabe cómo pagar la renta.
Seeking companionship or affection.
He is a needy person in love, always looking to find a partner.
Es un necesitado en el amor, siempre con ganas de encontrar pareja.