{"id":1182,"date":"2010-06-02T13:30:47","date_gmt":"2010-06-02T13:30:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/portuguese\/?p=1182"},"modified":"2014-07-23T18:13:53","modified_gmt":"2014-07-23T18:13:53","slug":"using-precisar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/portuguese\/using-precisar\/","title":{"rendered":"Using Precisar"},"content":{"rendered":"

Precisar<\/em> is a key verb to learn in Portuguese, especially since it is used in two different contexts with two different grammatical formats. The key grammatical difference is the use of the preposition de<\/em>, which can sometimes be a little confusing.<\/p>\n

Precisar<\/span> = to need
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

When used as the verb to need, precisar<\/em> is followed by the preposition de<\/em> and an object.<\/p>\n

Examples:<\/p>\n

Preciso de um copo.<\/em> I need a cup.<\/p>\n

Ela precisa de comida saud\u00e1<\/em>vel.<\/em> She needs healthy food.<\/p>\n

Precisamos de um ventilador.<\/em> We need a fan.<\/p>\n

Precisar<\/span> = to must\/to have to<\/strong><\/p>\n

In this context, precisar<\/em> means to have to, and the verb is followed by the infinitive of another verb.<\/p>\n

Examples:<\/p>\n

Eles precisam voltar para casa.<\/em> They have to go home.<\/p>\n

Preciso fazer uma liga\u00e7\u00e3o.<\/em> I have to make a call.<\/p>\n

Ele precisa estudar mais.<\/em> He must study more.<\/p>\n

Can you think of any other examples?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\"\"

Precisar is a key verb to learn in Portuguese, especially since it is used in two different contexts with two different grammatical formats. The key grammatical difference is the use of the preposition de, which can sometimes be a little confusing. Precisar = to need When used as the verb to need, precisar is followed…<\/p>\n

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