needn't

needn't(
ni
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dihnt
)
A contraction is a shortened form of a word or group of words made by omitting a sound or letter (e.g., don't).
contraction
a. no necesitar
You needn't deal with it yet if you don't feel up to it.No necesitas ocuparte de eso por ahora si no te sientes con ánimo para hacerlo.
b. no tener que
They needn't come in person if it's not convenient.No tienen que venir en persona si no es conveniente.
c. no hacer falta que
Tell my parents they needn't worry.Dile a mis padres que no hace falta que se preocupen.
d. no tener por qué
You got a scholarship? - You needn't be so surprised!¿Te dieron una beca? - ¡No tienes por qué sorprenderte tanto!
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