Spanish · Common Verbs
Necesitar
To need
Beginnerverb
Definition
To require something as essential.
Example
Necesito tu ayuda ahora.
I need your help now.
Etymology
'Necesitar' is derived from the Latin 'necessitare,' meaning 'to need.' Its meaning has been preserved as a verb expressing necessity.
How & Where It’s Used
'Necesitar' is widely used in everyday speech and writing, applicable in both formal and informal contexts across Spanish-speaking regions.