Necesitó (en. Need)

/neθesiˈto/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To express a need or requirement.
He needed help to finish the project.
Él necesitó ayuda para terminar el proyecto.
To indicate that something is indispensable.
Yesterday, she needed a book for class.
Ayer, ella necesitó un libro para la clase.
To request something urgently.
Marta needed the reports before five o'clock.
Marta necesitó los reportes antes de las cinco.

Etymology

From the verb 'necesitar', which derives from the Latin 'necessitare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

I need help
Expression indicating that support or assistance is required.
Necesito ayuda
I need time
Indicates that additional time is required to accomplish something.
Necesito tiempo
I don't need it
Phrase used to express that something is not essential.
No lo necesito

Related Words

need
The state of what is necessary.
necesidad
to need
Verb that indicates requiring something.
necesitar
needed
A person who is in a state of need.
necesitado

Slang Meanings

Using 'I need' colloquially to emphasize urgency.
I need you to come right now!
¡Necesito que vengas ya!
To express a need in a more relaxed context.
I need a coffee, I can't take it anymore.
Necesito un café, ya no puedo más.