es preciso

it is necessary (formal)

Expressing Obligation / Necessity

Notes & Usage:

Followed by 'que + subjunctive' or infinitive.

es preciso que estudies.

it is necessary (formal) that you study.

—Do you think es preciso is natural? —Yes, native speakers say it all the time.

—¿Crees que it is necessary (formal) es natural? —Sí, los hablantes nativos lo dicen todo el tiempo.

—Excuse me, how do I use 'es preciso' here? —Ah, let me show you.

—Disculpe, ¿cómo uso 'it is necessary (formal)' aquí? —Ah, déjeme mostrarle.

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