Forgetting the pronoun

This one word can mean 'they need' or 'you all need' (when speaking formally). The context of the conversation will tell you which one it is.

Who is 'necesitan'?

When you need to do an action, just add the basic '-ar', '-er', or '-ir' form of the verb right after 'necesitan'. For example: 'Necesitan *comer*' (They need *to eat*). No extra 'to' is needed like in English.

Needing to DO something

Just like in English, 'necesitar' is direct. For a softer or more polite request, you might hear people use verbs like 'querer' (to want) or a different form like 'necesitarían' (they would need).

Sounding More Natural

One of the most essential and frequently used verbs in Spanish.

Learn the meaning of 'necesitan' (they need / you all need) in Spanish. See full conjugations for 'necesitar', example sentences, and grammar tips.

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Complete Conjugation Tables

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

future

imperfect

conditional

preterite

imperative

negative

affirmative

subjunctive

present

imperfect

Practice Conjugations