Portuguese · Common Verbs
Precisar
[/pɾesiˈzaʁ/]
To need
Beginnerverb
Definition
To require something as essential or very important.
Necessitar de algo como essencial ou muito importante.
Example
Preciso de ajuda para carregar essa caixa.
I need help to carry this box.
Etymology
'Precisar' is derived from the Latin 'precisare', which refers to the necessity or essence of a thing, indicating its importance.
How & Where It’s Used
'Precisar' is typically used in informal and formal contexts to express necessity or requirement, prevalent in spoken and written forms.