requer

to require

verb reh-keh-REER Rare

Origin: Latin requirere (to seek again)

Also means

to need

Usage Note

Requerir (the standard lemma; the seed requer is a truncated form) is an irregular stem-changing verb (e→ie in stressed positions): requiero, requieres, requiere. It takes a direct object for things required — el trabajo requiere paciencia — and a subjunctive in subordinate clauses: requiero que llegues a tiempo.

Examples

"Este proyecto requiere mucha dedicación y esfuerzo."

Natural Translation

This project requires a lot of dedication and effort.

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