Usages of preciso
Para abrires esta gaveta, é preciso puxar o pequeno manípulo.
To open this drawer, you need to pull the small handle.
Se quiseres aprender uma nova língua, é preciso despender bastante dedicação.
If you want to learn a new language, you need to spend a lot of dedication.
Para nós chegarmos a horas, é preciso sairmos de casa mais cedo.
For us to arrive on time, we need to leave the house earlier.
Test yourself: What does preciso mean?
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