English–Spanish

“require” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/rekeˈɾiɾ/

Example

Este trabajo requiere concentración.

This work requires concentration.

Illustration for requerir (require)

How to say “require” in Spanish

“Require” in Spanish is requerir. requerir can also mean “need”.

An authority or circumstance imposing an obligation.

Full entry for requerir: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with requerir

El trámite requiere documentos originales.

The procedure requires original documents.

Tips for using requerir

  • Frequently used in set phrases like 'se requiere presentar...' and in job or legal descriptions, while everyday speech usually prefers tener que or necesitar.

Related English words

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