es preciso

it's necessary

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phrase Uncommon #20,485
it's necessary Often used impersonally to say that something is necessary or required.
SP: Es preciso reservar con anticipación.
EN: It's necessary to book in advance.

Pues, señor, es preciso que demos un balance, y cuanto más pronto mejor.

Well, sir, we need to take stock, and the sooner the better.

Comprendes que es preciso encontrarla.

You understand that it is necessary to find her.

— Ladrón de bicicletas (1948)

Es preciso siempre hacer todo lo posible.

It is always necessary to do everything possible.

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

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

— Aguirre, la ira de Dios (1972)

No es preciso que lo digas.

You don't need to say it.

— Summertime (1955)

Es preciso tener cuidado con los consejos gratis.

Be careful with free advice.

Toda la semana, si es preciso.

All week, if necessary.

— Ratatouille (2007)

No es preciso.

It is not necessary.

Mi reloj es preciso.

My watch is accurate.

Es preciso.

It is necessary.

Es preciso aprender a hablarlo.

It is necessary to learn to speak it.

— Henry V (1989)