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"There" is an adverb which is often translated as "ahí", and "need" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "necesitar". Learn more about the difference between "there" and "need" below.
there(
thehr
)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
b. allí (further away from the listener)
I left the books there because I didn't know where to put them.Dejé los libros allí porque no sabía dónde ponerlos.
c. allá (even further away from the listener)
I have a friend who lives in London. I'm going to visit him there in October.Tengo un amigo que vive en Londres. Voy a visitarlo allá en octubre.
a. ahí
That's all the time we have for now, so we'll have to stop there.Ya no nos da tiempo para más, así que lo dejaremos ahí por ahora.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
There aren't enough chairs in this office.No hay suficientes sillas en esta oficina.
There were a lot of people at the party.Había mucha gente en la fiesta.
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
There! All of the boxes have been packed.¡Hecho! Se han empacado todas las cajas.
There! The car shouldn't give you any more trouble after that fix.¡Listo! El coche no te debería dar más problemas después de esa reparación.
need(
nid
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to require)
b. requerir
The patient will need some time to recover.El paciente va a requerir algo de tiempo para recuperarse.
c. hacer falta
We need three more chairs for the lunch on Sunday.Nos hacen falta tres sillas más para el almuerzo del domingo.
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. necesitar
I need to go to the supermarket to buy milk.Necesito ir al supermercado para comprar leche.
b. tener que
The kids don't need to go to school tomorrow because it's a holiday.Los niños no tienen que ir a la escuela mañana porque es día festivo.
c. hacer falta
You don't need to help me move anymore; I'm hiring movers!Ya no hace falta que me ayudes a mudarme; ¡voy a contratar un flete!
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
3. (necessity)
a. la necesidad (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Everyone feels the need to be alone from time to time.Todos sentimos la necesidad de estar a solas de vez en cuando.
4. (poverty)
a. la necesidad (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The need of the families affected by the hurricane was obvious.La necesidad de las familias afectadas por el huracán fue obvia.
5. (obligation)
a. la necesidad (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
I don't know why you feel the need to help him.No sé por qué sientes la necesidad de ayudarlo.
a. la necesidad (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
A rabbit's basic dietary needs are clean water, fresh vegetables, and lots of hay.Las necesidades alimentarias básicas de un conejo son agua limpia, verduras frescas y mucho heno.
