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"Necesitar" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to need", and "infinitivo" is a noun which is often translated as "infinitive". Learn more about the difference between "necesitar" and "infinitivo" 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.).
transitive verb
a. to need
Necesito canela para la tarta.I need some cinnamon for the cake.
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.).
auxiliary verb
a. to need
Necesitan salir ya si quieren alcanzar su vuelo.You need to leave now if you want to make your flight.
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el infinitivo(
een
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fee
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nee
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tee
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boh
)
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. infinitive
En este caso, el verbo permanece en infinitivo.In this case, the verb remains in the infinitive.
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