realmente necesito
/realmente neθesito/from spelling rules
The English phrase "I really need" is expressed in Spanish as realmente necesito.
Realmente necesito is used to express a strong necessity or an urgent desire for something. In this context, realmente acts as an intensifier to emphasize the necessity of the verb, rather than meaning "actually".
Which one should you use?
While realmente necesito is a standard way to express this feeling, de verdad necesito is a common alternative that carries the same sense of urgency or truthfulness.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word necesito is the first-person singular present indicative form of the verb necesitar. If the thing you need involves another person performing an action, you must use the construction realmente necesito que followed by the subjunctive mood.
How do you pronounce it?
/realmente neθesito/
Did you know?
- While realmente necesito is grammatically correct, speakers in many Spanish-speaking countries often use me hace falta to express a need, which literally translates to 'it makes a lack to me'.
- If you need something urgently in a medical or emergency context, a speaker might swap realmente necesito for me urge, meaning 'it urges me'.
- The word realmente traces back to the Latin 'mēns', meaning 'mind', which is the same root found in the English word 'mental'.
Examples in context
- Realmente necesito ver a Tom.I really need to see Tom.This sentence is useful for expressing the need to see a specific person with realmente necesito.Tatoeba #5208013 by Elyte, translation #5207779 by CK
- Realmente necesito golpear a alguien.I really need to hit somebody.This sentence is useful for expressing a need to perform an action with realmente necesito.Tatoeba #180566 by cueyayotl, translation #1680 by CM
- Realmente necesito dinero urgentemente.I really need money urgently.This sentence is useful for expressing an urgent need for something with realmente necesito.Tatoeba #1582016 by termito2nd, translation #8953813 by Nylez
- Necesito realmente que me ayuden con este problemaI really need you to help me with this issue
- Tengo una gran necesidad de obtener estas respuestas lo antes posibleI have a great need to get these answers as soon as possible
- Necesito en serio que me acompañes a la fiestaI really need you to come with me to the party
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Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are studying in the library.
- MateoSofía, realmente necesito un café ahora mismo.Sofía, I really need a coffee right now.
- SofíaYo también, pero tenemos que terminar esto.Me too, but we have to finish this.
- MateoNo puedo concentrarme más sin cafeína.I can't concentrate any more without caffeine.
- SofíaEstá bien, vamos a la cafetería.All right, let's go to the cafeteria.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries realmente, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
