es preciso

necessary

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necessary Impersonal expression. Often means 'it is necessary' or 'if necessary'.
SP: Es preciso salir temprano mañana.
EN: It's necessary to leave early tomorrow.

Es preciso aprender a hablarlo.

It is necessary to learn to speak it.

— Enrique V (1989)

No es preciso.

It is not necessary.

Si queremos que todo siga como está es preciso que todo cambie.

If we want everything to stay as it is, everything must change.

— El gatopardo (1963)

Es preciso siempre hacer todo lo posible.

It is always necessary to do everything possible.

Toda la semana, si es preciso.

All week, if necessary.

— Ratatouille (2007)

No es preciso que lo digas.

You don't need to say it.

— Locuras de verano (1955)

Es preciso.

It is necessary.

Mi reloj es preciso.

My watch is accurate.

Comprendes que es preciso encontrarla.

You understand that it is necessary to find her.

— Ladrón de bicicletas (1948)

Es preciso que os diga algo enseguida.

I need to tell you something right away.

— Comer, beber, amar (1994)

Pues cueste lo que cueste, es preciso ponerse en marcha.

Well, whatever it takes, we need to get started.

— Aguirre, la cólera de Dios (1972)

Es preciso tener cuidado con los consejos gratis.

Be careful with free advice.