necesito aprender español
/neθesito apɾendeɾ espaɲol/from spelling rules
The English phrase "I need to learn spanish" is translated into Spanish as necesito aprender español.
This phrase is used to express a personal requirement or a desire to acquire knowledge of the Spanish language.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of necesito (I need), aprender (to learn) and español (Spanish).
Which one should you use?
While necesito aprender español expresses a need, the alternative phrase tengo que aprender español is a common way to express a sense of obligation or necessity, meaning "I have to learn Spanish".
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb necesito is the first-person singular present indicative of necesitar. It is followed directly by the infinitive aprender to express the need to perform an action.
How do you pronounce it?
/neθesito apɾendeɾ espaɲol/
Did you know?
- The term español is linked to the Latin 'Hispaniolus', a word that some linguists suggest may have ancient roots connected to the Punic term for the 'coast of hyraxes'.
Examples in context
- Sí, necesito aprender español para mejorar mis habilidades interculturales.Yes, I need to learn Spanish to improve my intercultural skills.
- Aún no, pero necesito aprender español para poder comunicarme con la gente del lugar.Not yet, but I need to learn Spanish to be able to communicate with the local people.
- Necesito aprender español para poder disfrutar de la rica cultura hispanohablante.I need to learn Spanish to be able to enjoy the rich Spanish-speaking culture.
- Necesito aprender español para mi trabajo.I need to learn Spanish for my job.
- Siento que necesito aprender español pronto.I feel like I need to learn Spanish soon.
- Necesito aprender español para hablar con mis abuelos.I need to learn Spanish to talk to my grandparents.
Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are talking about their future plans at a cafe.
- MateoLucía, necesito aprender español este año.Lucía, I need to learn Spanish this year.
- LucíaEs una buena idea para ti, Mateo.It is a good idea for you, Mateo.
- Mateo¿Me puedes ayudar con eso?Can you help me with that?
- LucíaClaro que sí, te ayudaré.Of course, I will help you.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries aprender, español, CC BY-SA 4.0.
