How to Say ‘What do you need?’ in Mexican Spanish
¿Qué necesitas?
keh neh-seh-SEE-tahs
[keh neh-seh-SEE-tahs]
💬 Usage Tip: "Qué" means "what," and "necesitas" is "you need." Very useful for collaboration.
🇲🇽 In Mexico: This phrase shows availability and teamwork. It’s common when dividing tasks or supporting a colleague.
Phrase Breakdown
Qué
[keh]
what
An interrogative word used to ask for information, such as what someone needs.
¿Qué necesitas para terminar la tarea?
What do you need to finish the task?
necesitas
[neh-seh-SEE-tahs]
you need
A form of necesitar used with tú; it means you need in a direct question or statement.
Dime qué necesitas para revisar este reporte.
Tell me what you need to review this report.
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