Necesito una caja
/neθesito una kaxa/from spelling rules
The English phrase "i need a box" is translated into Spanish as Necesito una caja.
Necesito una caja is used to express a requirement for a box. In Spanish, the noun caja is feminine. You can modify your request by describing the box. For example, you can use grande for a large box, pequeña for a small box, de cartón for a cardboard box or de madera for a wooden box.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of Necesito (I need), una (a/one) and caja (box).
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb necesito is the first-person singular present indicative of necesitar. The subject pronoun yo (I) is typically omitted because the verb ending already indicates the subject.
Did you know?
- The term caja chica literally means 'small box' but is used in business to refer to a petty cash fund.
- In certain contexts, particularly in music, caja can refer to a 'snare drum'.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the caja refers not just to a box, but specifically to the checkout counter or the cashier's desk in a store.
Examples in context
- Necesito una caja de clavos.I need a box of nails.This sentence is useful for specifying the contents of the box, using the form Necesito una caja.Tatoeba #2267045 by cueyayotl, translation #2267044 by _undertoad
- Necesito una caja más o menos de este porte.I need a box about this big.This sentence is useful for describing the approximate size of the box, using the form Necesito una caja.Tatoeba #3538579 by marcelostockle, translation #3315268 by CK
- Necesito una caja grande, por favor.I need a large box, please.
- Oye, me hace falta una cajita para guardar mis cosas.Hey, I need a little box to store my things.
- Necesito una caja para mi ropa.I need a box for my clothes.
Example conversation
María and Mateo are moving to a new house.
- MaríaMateo, necesito una caja vacía.Mateo, I need an empty box.
- Mateo¿Para qué la quieres?What do you want it for?
- MaríaPara guardar mis libros.To keep my books.
- MateoEstá bien, yo la busco.Okay, I will look for it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
