necesitada

Ne­cesi­ta­da is the feminine singular past participle of the Spanish verb necesitar, meaning “to need.” As an adjective it conveys that a feminine noun is required, desired, or lacking something essential. In its nominal use it can function as a substantive, referring to a woman or object that is needed, e.g., “la necesitada” meaning “the one who needs” or “the one in need.”

Grammatically, necesitada agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies: “una ayuda necesitada” (a needed help) versus “unos recursos necesitados” (needed resources). When used with the auxiliary verb estar, it forms a passive construction indicating a temporary condition, such as “ella está necesitada de apoyo” (she is in need of support). With the verb haber, it can appear in impersonal expressions like “hay personas necesitadas” (there are people who need help).

The term is common in social, humanitarian, and legal contexts, often appearing in policy documents, reports, and charitable communications to describe populations lacking basic services, such as “población necesitada de agua potable.” Its usage underscores the existence of a deficit that calls for assistance or intervention.