necesitabas
“necesitabas” means “you needed” in Spanish ((past continuous or descriptive)).
you needed, you used to needAlso: you were needing
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¿Qué necesitabas cuando eras niño?
A2What did you need when you were a child?
Necesitabas un mapa para encontrar la casa, ¿verdad?
B1You needed a map to find the house, right?
Ella pensó que tú necesitabas más tiempo para decidir.
B2She thought that you needed more time to decide.
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Quick Quiz: necesitabas
Question 1 of 2
Which English phrase best captures the meaning of 'necesitabas' in the sentence: 'Siempre necesitabas mi ayuda.'
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📚 Etymology
The verb 'necesitar' comes from the Latin word 'necessitas,' meaning 'unavoidable necessity' or 'compulsion.' It has always been related to things that are required or essential.
First recorded: Medieval Spanish
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'necesitabas' used formally or informally?
This form uses the 'tú' conjugation, which is the informal way to address a single person (like a friend or family member). For formal situations, you would use 'necesitaba' (the 'usted' form).
What is the base verb for 'necesitabas'?
The base verb is 'necesitar,' which is a regular '-ar' verb meaning 'to need.'