necesitar

Derivado del latín 'necessitare', que significa 'hacer necesario'.

VERB (1)
[/neθe̞siˈtaɾ/es-ES]
to need literal / to require formal / to demand / to necessitate / concept of necessity untranslatable (The concept of needing something in terms of necessity doesn't always translate directly as it can encompass urgency and fundamentals in various contexts.)
Synonyms requerir formal , demandar , exigir
Antonyms sobrar , prescindir

To have a requirement for something, to feel the lack of something, or to find something indispensable. This verb often conveys the idea of a fundamental or urgent need. It is equivalent to English 'to need', 'to require', or 'to demand'.

irregular en algunas formas verbales
plural
necesitamos, necesitan
  • Necesito tu ayuda para terminar este proyecto. — I need your help to finish this project.
  • El coche necesita gasolina para arrancar. — The car needs gasoline to start.
  • Necesitamos más tiempo para tomar una decisión. — We need more time to make a decision.
  • ¿Qué necesitas de mí? — What do you need from me?
  • Se necesita experiencia para este puesto. — Experience is required for this position.