Necesito (en. Need)

/neθeˈsito/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Indicates a request or requirement for what is considered indispensable.

I need a little help with my homework.

Necesito un poco de ayuda con mis tareas.

Used to express an urgent need.

I need to eat now!

¡Necesito comer ya!

Expresses the desire to obtain an object or an action.

I need to buy a gift for my friend.

Necesito comprar un regalo para mi amigo.

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

I need more information

Requires more data or details on a topic.

necesito más información

I need help

Requests assistance in some task or situation.

necesito ayuda

I need time

Expresses the need for a longer interval to accomplish something.

necesito tiempo

need

State of lacking something necessary.

necesidad

necessary

That is essential or crucial.

necesario

to need

To have need of something.

necesitar

I'm in a bind.

I don't have money, so I need you to lend me some.

No tengo dinero, así que necesito que me prestes.

I have an urgency.

I need to leave, this is urgent.

Necesito salir, esto es urgente.