Inklingo

necesites

neh-seh-SEE-tehsne.seˈsi.tes

necesites means that you need in Spanish (expressing desire, command, or doubt).

that you need

Also: you may need, you might need
VerbB1regular ar
A colorful illustration of a small, friendly bear cub sitting next to a wooden birdhouse that is half-finished. The cub is extending one empty paw toward a single shiny nail lying just out of reach, illustrating a clear necessity.
infinitivenecesitar
gerundnecesitando
past Participlenecesitado

📝 In Action

Dime lo que necesites para el proyecto.

A2

Tell me what you need for the project.

Espero que no necesites mi ayuda mañana.

B1

I hope that you don't need my help tomorrow.

Si alguna vez necesites algo, llámame sin dudar.

B2

If you ever need anything, call me without hesitation.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • requieras (that you require)
  • haga falta (is necessary)

Common Collocations

  • lo que necesiteswhatever you need
  • cuando necesiteswhen you need

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

él/ella/ustednecesita
yonecesito
necesitas
ellos/ellas/ustedesnecesitan
nosotrosnecesitamos
vosotrosnecesitáis

imperfect

él/ella/ustednecesitaba
yonecesitaba
necesitabas
ellos/ellas/ustedesnecesitaban
nosotrosnecesitábamos
vosotrosnecesitabais

preterite

él/ella/ustednecesitó
yonecesité
necesitaste
ellos/ellas/ustedesnecesitaron
nosotrosnecesitamos
vosotrosnecesitasteis

subjunctive

present

él/ella/ustednecesite
yonecesite
necesites
ellos/ellas/ustedesnecesiten
nosotrosnecesitemos
vosotrosnecesitéis

imperfect

él/ella/ustednecesitara / necesitase
yonecesitara / necesitase
necesitaras / necesitases
ellos/ellas/ustedesnecesitaran / necesitasen
nosotrosnecesitáramos / necesitásemos
vosotrosnecesitarais / necesitaseis

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: necesites

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly uses 'necesites'?

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👥 Word Family
🎵 Rhymes
limitesinvites
📚 Etymology

The verb 'necesitar' comes from the Latin word *necessitāre*, meaning 'to compel' or 'to force.' Over time, its meaning shifted in Spanish to the softer sense of 'to require' or 'to need.'

First recorded: Around the 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: necessitarItalian: necessitare

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'necesites' and 'necesitas'?

'Necesitas' is the standard, everyday form, used for simple facts ('You need a book'). 'Necesites' is the special form (Subjunctive) used when the main part of the sentence expresses desire, doubt, or a command about the 'needing' ('I hope that you need a book').

Is 'necesites' used for formal or informal 'you'?

'Necesites' is used exclusively for the informal 'you' (tú). If you are speaking formally to someone (usted), you must use the form 'necesite' instead.