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“Necesitar” (to need) in the Future Tense

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Understanding the Future Tense of “Necesitar”

The Future Tense of necesitar is used to express what you will need to do or have in the future. For example, Necesitaré estudiar más para aprobar el examen. (I will need to study more to pass the exam.)

Necesitar is a regular -ar verb, so its Future Tense conjugations follow the typical pattern for this verb type.

How to Use Necesitar in the Future Tense

Necesitar generally means “to need” or “to require”, but has several different meanings in the Future Tense, some of which might surprise you.

Basic Need: This is the most common meaning, expressing a future necessity or requirement. For example, Necesitaré comprar más comida para la fiesta. (I will need to buy more food for the party.)

Obligation: Necesitar can also convey a sense of obligation or duty in the future. For example, Necesitarás estudiar mucho para aprobar el examen. (You will need to study a lot to pass the exam.)

Lack or Absence: In some contexts, necesitar can imply a future lack or absence of something. For example, No necesitaré tu ayuda, puedo hacerlo solo. (I won’t need your help, I can do it alone.)

Desire or Want (colloquial): In informal speech, necesitar can sometimes express a strong desire or want for something in the future. For example, Necesitaré una cerveza bien fría después de este día. (I will really want/need a cold beer after this day.)

Urgency (colloquial): In colloquial usage, necesitar can convey a sense of urgency or immediacy regarding a future need. For example, ¡Necesitaremos salir de aquí rápido si no queremos problemas! (We will need to get out of here quickly if we don’t want trouble!)

Real Life Examples of Necesitar in the Future Tense

Cuando llegue a la ciudad, necesitaré encontrar un lugar para quedarme. (When I arrive in the city, I will need to find a place to stay.)

Para el próximo año, necesitarás ahorrar más dinero para tus vacaciones. (For next year, you will need to save more money for your vacation.)

Si quiere aprobar el examen, necesitará estudiar mucho. (If you want to pass the exam, you will need to study a lot.)

Después de la mudanza, necesitaremos comprar muebles nuevos para la casa. (After the move, we will need to buy new furniture for the house.)

Para la fiesta del sábado, necesitaréis traer algo para compartir. (For the party on Saturday, you all will need to bring something to share.)

Cuando se gradúen, necesitarán buscar trabajo. (When they graduate, they will need to look for a job.)

El año que viene, necesitaré aprender a cocinar comidas más saludables. (Next year, I will need to learn to cook healthier meals.)

Para el viaje, necesitarás empacar ropa cómoda y ligera. (For the trip, you will need to pack comfortable and lightweight clothing.)

Si quiere mejorar su español, necesitará practicar más a menudo. (If you want to improve your Spanish, you will need to practice more often.)

Cuando tengamos hijos, necesitaremos comprar una casa más grande. (When we have children, we will need to buy a bigger house.)

Para la reunión de mañana, necesitaréis preparar una presentación. (For tomorrow’s meeting, you all will need to prepare a presentation.)

Cuando se jubilen, necesitarán planificar su presupuesto con cuidado. (When they retire, they will need to plan their budget carefully.)

El próximo mes, necesitaré renovar mi licencia de conducir. (Next month, I will need to renew my driver’s license.)

Para el concierto, necesitarás comprar las entradas con anticipación. (For the concert, you will need to buy the tickets in advance.)

Si quiere conseguir ese trabajo, necesitará impresionar en la entrevista. (If you want to get that job, you will need to impress in the interview.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Necesitar (to need) in the Future Tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Future tense is also known as the Simple Future, Future Simple, Future Tense, Future Indicative, or Will Future in English, and as Futuro Simple, Futuro Imperfecto, Tiempo Futuro, Futuro de Indicativo, or Indicativo Futuro in Spanish.