necesite
neh-seh-SEE-teh
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Espero que no necesite mi ayuda.
A2I hope that he/she doesn't need my help.
No creo que yo necesite más tiempo para terminar.
B1I don't think that I need more time to finish.
Necesite más información antes de tomar la decisión, por favor. (Formal command)
B2Please, require/get more information before making the decision.
💡 Grammar Points
Subjunctive Use (Yo/Él/Ella/Usted)
The form 'necesite' is most commonly used in the special mood called the Subjunctive. You use this form when the feeling of 'needing' is linked to a wish, doubt, emotion, or command from a different person (e.g., 'Espero que él necesite...' or 'Dudo que yo necesite...').
Formal Command (Usted)
'Necesite' is also the polite, formal command form (for 'Usted'). If you are giving a polite instruction to a boss or elder, you would say 'Necesite más paciencia' (Require/have more patience).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Mixing Indicative and Subjunctive
Mistake: "No creo que necesite ayuda. (Using Indicative 'necesita' instead of Subjunctive 'necesite'.)"
Correction: No creo que necesite ayuda. (Use 'necesite' because 'No creo que' expresses doubt, which requires the special verb form.)
⭐ Usage Tips
The 'Que' Rule
If you see a sentence structure like: [Verb of influence] + 'que' + [a new subject], the second verb will almost always be 'necesite' (or another Subjunctive form). Example: 'Quiero que tú necesites...'
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: necesite
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'necesite' as a command?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'necesite' and 'necesita'?
'Necesita' is the common, straightforward present tense (Indicative) used for facts: 'Él necesita un coche' (He needs a car). 'Necesite' is the special Subjunctive form used when the need is uncertain, wished for, or commanded: 'Ojalá que él necesite un coche' (Hopefully he needs a car).
How do I know if 'necesite' refers to 'I' or 'He/She/You Formal'?
You usually need the context or the subject pronoun to know. If the sentence starts with 'Yo dudo que...' it's 'I.' If it starts with 'Es probable que él...' it's 'He.' In the Subjunctive, the 'yo' and 'él/ella/usted' forms are the same.