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É preciso
É preciso plus an infinitive means it is necessary to, an impersonal obligation with no subject. É necessário is a more formal equivalent. When the requirement applies to a specific person, switch to ter de: tenho de marcar consulta.
Examples in context
É preciso marcar consulta.
It is necessary to book an appointment.
Não é preciso pagar já.
There is no need to pay yet.
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