necesito un arma
/neθesito un aɾma/from spelling rules
The English phrase "I need a gun" is expressed in Spanish as necesito un arma.
This phrase is used to express that the speaker requires a firearm.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase uses the first-person singular present tense of the verb necesitar (to need).
How do you pronounce it?
/neθesito un aɾma/
Did you know?
- Although arma is a feminine noun, it is used with the masculine article un instead of una because it begins with a stressed 'a' sound.
- While 'gun' is specific, the Spanish word arma is related to the English word 'armor' through their shared Latin origins.
- In Spanish, the word arma refers to any weapon, not just a firearm, so saying necesito un arma could mean you are looking for a sword or a knife.
Examples in context
- Necesito un arma para mi protección personal.I need a gun for my personal protection
- Me hace falta una pistola para sentirme más seguro en casa.I need a gun to feel safer at home
- Necesito un arma para mi defensa personal.I need a gun for my self-defense.
- En la película, el protagonista dice: 'Necesito un arma'.In the movie, the protagonist says: 'I need a gun'.
- Si voy a ese lugar, necesito un arma.If I go to that place, I need a gun.
Example conversation
Two security guards are discussing their equipment requirements.
- LucíaMateo, necesito un arma para mi turno.Mateo, I need a gun for my shift.
- MateoTengo una disponible en el armario.I have one available in the locker.
- LucíaPerfecto, gracias por ayudarme.Perfect, thank you for helping me.
- MateoDe nada, Lucía.You're welcome, Lucía.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
