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necesitar Present Conjugation

necesitarto need

A1regular -ar★★★★★
Quick answer:

The present of necesitar is regular: necesito, necesitas, necesita, necesitamos, necesitáis, necesitan.

necesitar Present Forms

yonecesito
necesitas
él/ella/ustednecesita
nosotrosnecesitamos
vosotrosnecesitáis
ellos/ellas/ustedesnecesitan

When to Use the Present

Use the present to talk about current requirements, habits, or general truths.

Notes on necesitar in the Present

Necesitar follows the standard -ar pattern perfectly in the present tense.

Example Sentences

  • Necesito un café ahora mismo.

    I need a coffee right now.

    yo

  • Juan necesita estudiar para el examen.

    Juan needs to study for the exam.

    él/ella/usted

  • ¿Necesitáis algo del supermercado?

    Do you guys need anything from the supermarket?

    vosotros

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Using 'necesito' followed by 'a' before an infinitive.

    Correct: Necesito ir (not Necesito a ir).

    Why: Unlike 'voy a', 'necesitar' is followed directly by the infinitive.

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