necesita
“necesita” means “he needs / she needs / it needs” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
he needs / she needs / it needs, you need
📝 In Action
Ella necesita ayuda con la tarea.
A1She needs help with the homework.
El coche necesita gasolina.
A1The car needs gasoline.
Usted necesita un bolígrafo para firmar el documento.
A2You (formal) need a pen to sign the document.
📝 In Action
Si tienes frío, necesita una chaqueta.
A2If you're cold, get a jacket. (informal command)
Para mejorar, necesita más práctica.
B1To improve, you need more practice. (informal command)
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: necesita
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'necesita' to talk about what 'yo' (I) need?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin word 'necessitās', which meant 'need, compulsion, or obligation'. It's related to the idea of something that cannot be avoided.
First recorded: Around the 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between 'necesita' and 'necesitas'?
'Necesitas' (with an 's' at the end) is used when you're talking to one person informally (tú), like a friend. 'Necesita' (no 's') is used for 'él' (he), 'ella' (she), or when you're talking to someone formally (usted).
How do I say 'I need' or 'we need'?
To say 'I need', you use 'yo necesito'. To say 'we need', you use 'nosotros necesitamos'. The ending of the verb changes depending on who you're talking about.