Necesito
/neθesito/from spelling rules
The English phrase "I need to" is translated into Spanish as Necesito.
Necesito is used to express that it is necessary for the speaker to perform an action.
How does it change in a sentence?
Necesito is the first-person present tense form of the verb necesitar. This form already includes the subject "I" through its verb ending, so you do not need to say Yo necesito unless you want to add emphasis. When you want to say you need to do something, Necesito is followed directly by an infinitive (the unconjugated form of a verb).
How do you pronounce it?
/neθesito/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, saying necesito when asking for a favor can sound too demanding or blunt. To be more polite, speakers often use the conditional form necesitaría to soften the request.
- Spanish speakers distinguish between personal need and objective lack. While necesito centers on the person, the phrase me hace falta describes the object or action that is missing.
- When a need is extremely time-sensitive, the phrase me urge is used instead of necesito. It conveys a level of desperation or urgency that the standard verb does not express.
Examples in context
- Necesito ir a casa.I need to go home.This sentence is useful for expressing the need to go home.Tatoeba #1428326 by marcelostockle, translation #1140167 by CK
- Necesito ir a mear.I need to pee.This sentence is useful for expressing the need to pee.Tatoeba #3847239 by cueyayotl, translation #3379282 by aengelberg
- Necesito ir al baño.I need to go to the bathroom.This sentence is useful for expressing the need to go to the bathroom.Tatoeba #1868680 by Shishir, translation #1864529 by Spamster
- Necesito hacer la tarea.I need to do the homework.
- Tengo que estudiar para el examen.I need to study for the exam.
- Tengo que ir al supermercado.I need to go to the supermarket.
- Me hace falta descansar.I need to rest.
- Necesito llamar a mi madre.I need to call my mother.
- Tengo que terminar mi proyecto.I need to finish my project.
- Me hace falta comprar víveres.I need to buy groceries.
- Señor, necesito hablar con usted.Sir, I need to speak with you.
- Disculpe, tengo que salir temprano.Excuse me, I need to leave early.
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Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are at a coffee shop.
- ElenaNecesito comprar un café.I need to buy a coffee.
- Daniel¿Quieres que te traiga uno, Elena?Do you want me to bring you one, Elena?
- ElenaSí, por favor, gracias.Yes, please, thank you.
- DanielNo hay problema.No problem.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
