Translation
to need; to have to (precisar de)
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Word origin
From preciso ('precise, necessary'), from Latin praecisus ('cut short').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- praecisus
- English cognates
- precise, precision
Grammar
Examples
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I need help with this.
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You need to rest a bit.
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There is no need to worry.
Where this fits
Used in
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precisar: worksheet, infographic and listicle
Free printable study downloads for the Portuguese word "precisar" (to need; to have to (precisar de)): a worksheet with the answer key built in, an infographic, and a sentence listicle. Open any one to view, print or save.
This word is taught in chapter 1, lesson 15: precisar, parecer, oh and 11 more words.