Necesite (en. Need)

/neθeˈsite/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

It expresses a necessity or requirement.

I hope he needs help with his homework.

Espero que él necesite ayuda con su tarea.

It indicates a condition that must be met.

If he needed time, we could extend the deadline.

Si él necesitase tiempo, podríamos extender el plazo.

It is used in subordinate sentences to express doubts or wishes.

If she needed your permission, she would have to ask for it.

Si ella necesitase su permiso, lo tendría que preguntar.

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

I need help.

It refers to the need to receive assistance.

necesite ayuda

I don't need anything.

It indicates that no object or service is required.

no necesito nada

I need time.

It expresses that a prolonged period is needed to achieve something.

necesite tiempo

necessity

state of requiring something.

necesidad

to need

verb that means to require something.

necesitar

needy

person who is in a situation of need.

necesitado

To need in a colloquial context.

Guys, I need a hand with the project.

Chicos, yo necesite una mano con el proyecto.

To informally express that something is urgently required.

I need a coffee, now!

¡Me necesite un café, ya!