What is the Portuguese word for "need"?

Learn how to say "need" in Portuguese with examples and practice

English

need

Portuguese

precisar

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Examples of how to use "need" in Portuguese

English
This small plant needs more sunlight.
Portuguese
Esta planta pequena precisa de mais luz solar.
English
I need some water now.
Portuguese
Eu preciso de um pouco de água agora.
English
She needed help yesterday.
Portuguese
Ela precisou de ajuda ontem.
English
They are needing extra time today.
Portuguese
Eles precisam de tempo extra hoje.
English
He has needed glasses for years.
Portuguese
Ele tem precisado de óculos há anos.
English
We will need more chairs.
Portuguese
Vamos precisar de mais cadeiras.

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This small plant needs more sunlight.

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