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"It takes" is a form of "it takes", a transitive verb phrase which is often translated as "hace falta". "Needs" is a form of "needs", an adverb which is often translated as "necesariamente". Learn more about the difference between "it takes" and "needs" below.
it takes(
iht
teyks
)A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
1. (to require)
a. hace falta (with singular subjects)
You can make it as an actor, but it takes a lot of work.Puedes tener éxito como actor, pero hace falta mucho trabajo.
b. hacen falta (with plural subjects)
Our basketball team can fill the bleachers. It just takes a lot of enthusiastic fans.Nuestro equipo de baloncesto puede llenar las gradas descubiertas. Solo hacen falta muchos fanáticos entusiasmados.
c. se necesita (with singular subjects)
It takes just one phone call to reach the representative.Solo se necesita una llamada para llegar al representante.
d. se necesitan (with plural subjects)
It takes about ten hours of studying each week to excel in this class.Se necesitan aproximadamente diez horas de estudiar cada semana para tener éxito en esta clase.
a. se tarda (with singular subjects)
It takes half an hour to drive to Disneyland.Se tarda una media hora en manejar a Disneylandia.
b. se tardan (with plural subjects)
It takes ten minutes to walk to the grocery store from my house.Se tardan unos diez minutos en caminar al supermercado desde mi casa.
needs(
nidz
)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
1. (general)
a. necesariamente
We must needs know your decision before nightfall.Necesariamente debemos conocer su decisión antes del anochecer.
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Are you working on a Sunday? - Needs must!¿Trabajas un domingo? - ¡Es lo que hay!
If needs be, we'll call a taxi.Si hace falta, llamaremos un taxi.
