necesite
“necesite” means “(that) I need” in Spanish (Subjunctive, 1st person singular).
(that) I need, (that) he/she/you need, Need! (formal command)
Also: (that) I/he/she/you require
📝 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.
🔄 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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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin verb *necessitāre*, meaning 'to compel' or 'to be unavoidable.' It is the root for all words related to 'necessity' in Spanish.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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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.