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"Necesitar" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to need", and "acompañar" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to go with". Learn more about the difference between "necesitar" and "acompañar" below.
necesitar(
neh
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seh
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see
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tahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to require)
An auxiliary verb, or helper verb, is a conjugated verb that comes before a main verb and determines the main verb's tense, mood, or aspect (e.g., I have gone.).
a. to need
Necesitan salir ya si quieren alcanzar su vuelo.You need to leave now if you want to make your flight.
acompañar(
ah
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kohm
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pah
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nyahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to go with
¿Te puedo acompañar a la tienda?Can I go with you to the store?
Vamos a un tianguis donde venden artesanías. ¿Nos acompañas?We're going to a street market where they sell handicrafts. Do you want to go with us?
c. to accompany
El Sr. Rogers la acompañará en su viaje, señorita.Mr. Rogers will accompany you on your journey, Miss.
a. to go with
¿Le gustaría un poco de vino para acompañar la paella?Would you like some wine to go with the paella?
b. to accompany
El original tiene que estar acompañado de la traducción.The original must be accompanied by the translation.
a. to accompany
Las lluvias fuertes que acompañaron el tornado hicieron daño a las calles.The heavy rains that accompanied the tornado did damage to the streets.
