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Spanish Phrase

Necesito más información sobre esto.

/ne.seˈsi.to mas iɱ.foɾ.maˈsjon so.βɾe ˈes.to/
Meaning"I need more information about this."
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Meaning

This phrase is a direct and common way to express the need for additional details or clarification on a particular topic or situation. It indicates that the current level of understanding is insufficient and further data is required to proceed or make a decision.

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When to use

Use this phrase in formal or informal settings when you require more details about a subject. It's suitable in business meetings, academic discussions, customer service interactions, or even casual conversations when you're genuinely seeking further explanation.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Necesitomásinformaciónsobreesto

1

Necesito (from necesitar)

This is the first-person singular conjugation of the verb 'necesitar' (to need). It's a regular -ar verb, making it straightforward to conjugate.

2

más

'Más' means 'more'. It's used here as an adverb modifying 'información' (information), indicating a greater quantity.

3

información

This is a feminine noun meaning 'information'. In Spanish, nouns often require articles, but here it's used without one because it's a general, uncountable quantity.

4

sobre

'Sobre' is a preposition meaning 'about', 'on', or 'over'. In this context, it clearly indicates the topic or subject of the information being requested.

5

esto

'Esto' is a neutral demonstrative pronoun meaning 'this thing' or 'this'. It's used when referring to an idea, situation, or something unspecified, rather than a specific masculine or feminine noun.

🗨In Conversation

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Hemos recibido tu solicitud, pero falta un documento.

We have received your application, but a document is missing.

Oh, entiendo. Necesito más información sobre esto. ¿Qué documento es?

Oh, I understand. I need more information about this. Which document is it?

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✕Common Mistakes

  • Yo necesito más información de esto.

    While 'de' can mean 'of' or 'from', 'sobre' (about/on) is the correct preposition when referring to the topic of information.

  • Necesito más información en esto.

    'En' means 'in' or 'on' (a surface), which doesn't fit the context of needing information 'about' something.

↔Alternatives

  • ¿Podrías darme más detalles?

    Could you give me more details?

  • Me gustaría saber más al respecto.

    I would like to know more about it.

  • ¿Me puedes explicar esto un poco más?

    Can you explain this a bit more to me?

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Cultural Tip

In Spanish-speaking cultures, directness can vary by region and context. While 'Necesito más información sobre esto' is generally polite, adding 'por favor' (please) can soften it further, especially in more formal or service-oriented interactions. It's always good practice to be polite when requesting information.