in need

necesitado de

Que necesita algo concreto, alguna acción o un tipo de ayuda.

En inglés sencillo: Needing a particular thing, action, or kind of help.

• I am in need of a rest.
• The roof was in need of urgent repairs.
• Are you in need of any advice?

Cómo se usa: in need of something (The fence is in need of repair.)

Sinónimos: needing, requiring

Expresiones frecuentes: in need of something, in need of repair, in need of help

necesitado, pobre

Que no tiene suficiente comida, dinero o un lugar seguro donde vivir.

En inglés sencillo: Without enough food, money, or a safe place to live.

• We give food to families in need.
• The charity helps children in need.
• She donated warm coats to people in need.

Sinónimos: poor, needy

Antónimos: well-off

Expresiones frecuentes: families in need, people in need, children in need

en apuros, necesitado

Que está en una situación difícil y necesita ayuda o apoyo.

En inglés sencillo: In a difficult situation and needing help or support.

• Never ignore a friend in need.
• She was in need after her husband died.
• We try to support anyone in need during a crisis.

Sinónimos: in trouble, in distress

Expresiones frecuentes: a friend in need, someone in need, in need now