Spanish Phrase
Mi bolso necesita que lo revisen más a fondo.
Meaning
The speaker is saying that their bag requires a more detailed examination, perhaps because something seems off or because a security check is needed.
When to use
Use this sentence when you want to request a deeper inspection of your bag—at an airport, a concert venue, or when you suspect something is missing or misplaced inside.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Mibolsonecesitaquelorevisenmásafondo.
Mi (possessive adjective)
Indicates ownership; agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies.
necesita (necesitar)
Third‑person singular present of necesitar; when followed by a clause, it triggers the subjunctive.
que (subjunctive introducer)
Conjunction that introduces a subordinate clause requiring the subjunctive mood.
lo (direct object pronoun)
Refers back to 'bolso' and functions as the direct object of the verb revisen.
revisen (revisar – subjunctive)
Present subjunctive, third‑person plural; used because the main verb necesita requires subjunctive.
más a fondo (idiom)
Literally 'more to the bottom', meaning 'more thoroughly' or 'in greater depth'.
🗨In Conversation
¿Todo bien con tu bolso?
Is everything okay with your bag?
Mi bolso necesita que lo revisen más a fondo.
My bag needs to be examined more thoroughly.
✕Common Mistakes
Mi bolso necesita que lo revisan más a fondo.
After 'necesita que' the verb must be in the subjunctive, not the indicative.
Mi bolso necesita que lo revisen más profundo.
The idiomatic expression is 'más a fondo', not 'más profundo'.
Mi bolso necesita lo revisen más a fondo.
The conjunction 'que' is required to introduce the subjunctive clause.
↔Alternatives
Mi bolso debe revisarse con más detalle.
My bag should be examined with more detail.
Hay que revisar mi bolso más a fondo.
We need to check my bag more thoroughly.
Necesito que revisen mi bolso con más cuidado.
I need them to check my bag more carefully.
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking countries, security personnel at airports, stadiums, or festivals often ask passengers to open their bags for a 'revisión más a fondo'. Using the phrase shows you understand the formal register and respect the procedure, which can make the interaction smoother.