Kilo Lingo

/rekeˈɾiɾ/

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Translation

to require

Word origin

From Latin requirere ('to seek, to ask for'), from re- ('again') plus quaerere ('to seek, to ask'). The same root gives English 'require', 'request' and 'query'.

Origin
Latin
Root
requirere
English cognates
require, request, query

Grammar

Verb type-ir irregular (e-ie stem-changing)

Irregular verb. A full conjugation table for irregular verbs is coming soon. For now, use a reference like Wordreference or RAE.

Examples

requiere mucha .

This job requires a lot of patience.

requiere .

The position requires previous experience.

Requieren .

They require your signature on this document.

requiere .

The plant needs water every day.

¿ requiere ?

How much time does the project require?

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This word is part of lesson 40.