necesito escribir
/neθesito eskɾibiɾ/from spelling rules
The English phrase "I need to write" is expressed in Spanish as necesito escribir.
This phrase is used to express the necessity of performing the act of writing. It is built using the verb escribir, which means "to write".
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the first-person singular present indicative of necesitar (I need) and the infinitive escribir (to write).
Which one should you use?
A common alternative to necesito escribir is tengo que escribir, which means "I have to write" and expresses a similar sense of obligation or necessity.
How does it change in a sentence?
In Spanish, when one verb follows another to express necessity, the second verb remains in its infinitive form, as seen with escribir.
How do you pronounce it?
/neθesito eskɾibiɾ/
Did you know?
- While escribir is the standard word for 'write', Spanish speakers often use poner (to put) when they mean 'to write down' or 'to record' a specific piece of information.
- While necesito escribir is grammatically correct, a Spanish speaker might often use the phrase me hace falta escribir to imply that writing is a personal necessity or a missing requirement.
- The word escribir and the English word 'scribe' both share a common ancestor in the Latin verb scrībere, which meant to scratch or write.
Examples in context
- Necesito escribir esto.I need to write this.This sentence is useful for practicing the phrase necesito escribir.Tatoeba #13362861 by ninefi, translation #13359370 by frpzzd
- Necesito escribir un informe.I need to write a report.
- No puedo, tengo que escribir un ensayo para mañana.I can't, I have to write an essay for tomorrow.
- Necesito escribir un correo electrónico.I need to write an email.
- Necesito escribir una lista de compras.I need to write a shopping list.
Example conversation
María and Mateo are in a library.
- MaríaMateo, necesito escribir una nota rápida.Mateo, I need to write a quick note.
- MateoPuedes usar mi cuaderno, María.You can use my notebook, María.
- MaríaMuchas gracias por tu ayuda.Thank you very much for your help.
- MateoDe nada, no hay problema.You're welcome, no problem.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries escribir, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
