La necesito.

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Breakdown of La necesito.

• necesitar: to need
• la: it

Questions & Answers about La necesito.

What is the translation of La necesito. into English?

It translates as "I need it." Note that depending on context, it might also mean "I need her." The pronoun la stands in for a feminine noun or person already mentioned.

What function does the pronoun la serve in this sentence?

La is a direct object pronoun that replaces a feminine singular noun. It tells us which object or person is being needed, without needing to repeat the noun.

Why is there no subject (like yo) included in La necesito.?

In Spanish, subject pronouns are often omitted because the conjugated verb necesito already indicates that the subject is yo (I). This is a common feature of Spanish known as subject dropping.

Why does la come before necesito instead of after, as it might in English?

In Spanish, direct object pronouns must be placed before the conjugated verb. That’s why la precedes necesito here, in contrast to English where the object typically follows the verb.

Can La necesito. mean "I need her" rather than "I need it"?

Yes, it can. The pronoun la refers to a feminine noun, so if the context involves a female person, La necesito. would be understood as "I need her." The exact translation depends on what the pronoun is replacing.

How do I decide whether to use la or lo when forming sentences like this in Spanish?

Use la as a direct object pronoun for feminine singular nouns or people, and lo for masculine singular nouns or people (and in some cases for neuter references). The choice is determined by the gender of the noun being replaced.