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"Wants" is a form of "want", a transitive verb which is often translated as "querer". "Needs" is a form of "needs", an adverb which is often translated as "necesariamente". Learn more about the difference between "wants" and "needs" below.
want(
want
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to desire)
An impersonal verb is a verb with no apparent subject (e.g., Llueve en España.).
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
5. (need)
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).
My grandfather's wants are simple; as long as he has tea and his books, he's content.Las necesidades de mi abuelo son sencillas; con que tenga té y sus libros está contento.
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.
