precisarConjugation
precisar means to need.
Complete Conjugation Tables
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Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
The imperfect subjunctive of 'precisar' (precisara/precisase) is used for past hypotheticals and wishes.
Present Subjunctive
The present subjunctive of 'precisar' (precise, precises, etc.) follows wishes, doubts, and emotions.
Imperative
Negative Imperative
No precises, no precise, no precisemos, no preciséis, no precisen are negative commands for 'to need'.
Imperative
Precisa, precise, precisemos, precisad, precisen are the commands for 'to need'.
Indicative
Conditional
The conditional of 'precisar' (precisaría, precisarías, etc.) means 'would need' or 'would specify'.
Preterite
The preterite of 'precisar' (precisé, precisaste, etc.) describes completed past needs or specifications.
Imperfect
The imperfect of 'precisar' (precisaba, precisabas, etc.) describes past ongoing or habitual needs/specifications.
Present
The present tense of 'precisar' (preciso, precisas, etc.) means 'to need' or 'to specify' now.
Future
The future tense of 'precisar' (precisarás, precisará, etc.) means 'will need' or 'will specify'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does precisar mean in Spanish?
precisar means "to need".
Is precisar a regular or irregular verb?
precisar is a regular -ar verb in Spanish.
How do you conjugate precisar in the present tense?
The present tense of precisar is: yo preciso, tú precisas, él/ella/usted precisa, nosotros precisamos, vosotros precisáis, ellos/ellas/ustedes precisan.
How do you conjugate precisar in the preterite (past tense)?
The preterite of precisar is: yo precisé, tú precisaste, él/ella/usted precisó, nosotros precisamos, vosotros precisasteis, ellos/ellas/ustedes precisaron.
