Necesitar (en. Need)

/neθesiˈtaɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To require something or someone for the completion of an action or for the development of an activity.

I need a pencil to write.

Necesito un lápiz para escribir.

To feel the lack of something that is fundamental.

Children need love and attention.

Los niños necesitan cariño y atención.

To indicate an urgent need.

Right now we need urgent help.

En este momento necesitamos ayuda urgente.

From Latin 'necessitare', which means 'to make necessary'.

need help

require assistance or support.

necesitar ayuda

I don't need anything

indicate that nothing is required.

no necesito nada

need time

require a specific period to accomplish something.

necesitar tiempo

need

State of what is needed.

necesidad

necessary

That which is essential or required.

necesario

needed

A person who lacks something fundamental.

necesitado

To be in trouble.

I am needing help with the homework.

Estoy necesitando ayuda con la tarea.

To have an urgency.

Yesterday I needed a drink after work.

Ayer necesitaba un trago después del trabajo.