What is the Spanish word for "needy"?

Learn how to say "needy" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

needy

Spanish

necesitado

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Examples of how to use "needy" in Spanish

English
They are helping the poor and needy.
Spanish
Ellos están ayudando a los pobres y necesitados.
English
The teacher helped a needy student after class.
Spanish
El maestro ayudó a un estudiante necesitado después de clase.
English
She felt needy and asked for a hug.
Spanish
Ella se sintió necesitada y pidió un abrazo.
English
They donated clothes to the needy family.
Spanish
Donaron ropa a la familia necesitada.
English
His needy behavior made communication difficult sometimes.
Spanish
Su comportamiento necesitado dificultaba la comunicación a veces.

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They are helping the poor and needy.

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