deber
Translations
- to owe
- to have to
Commonly used to express obligation.
Conjugation
Conditional
| yo | debería |
| tú | deberías |
| él/ella | debería |
| nosotros | deberíamos |
| vosotros | deberíais |
| ellos/as | deberían |
Conditional Perfect
| yo | habría debido |
| tú | habrías debido |
| él/ella | habría debido |
| nosotros | habríamos debido |
| vosotros | habríais debido |
| ellos/as | habrían debido |
Future
| yo | deberé |
| tú | deberás |
| él/ella | deberá |
| nosotros | deberemos |
| vosotros | deberéis |
| ellos/as | deberán |
Future Perfect
| yo | habré debido |
| tú | habrás debido |
| él/ella | habrá debido |
| nosotros | habremos debido |
| vosotros | habréis debido |
| ellos/as | habrán debido |
Imperfect
| yo | debía |
| tú | debías |
| él/ella | debía |
| nosotros | debíamos |
| vosotros | debíais |
| ellos/as | debían |
Pluperfect
| yo | había debido |
| tú | habías debido |
| él/ella | había debido |
| nosotros | habíamos debido |
| vosotros | habíais debido |
| ellos/as | habían debido |
Present
| yo | debo |
| tú | debes |
| él/ella | debe |
| nosotros | debemos |
| vosotros | debéis |
| ellos/as | deben |
Present Perfect
| yo | he debido |
| tú | has debido |
| él/ella | ha debido |
| nosotros | hemos debido |
| vosotros | habéis debido |
| ellos/as | han debido |
Preterite
| yo | debí |
| tú | debiste |
| él/ella | debió |
| nosotros | debimos |
| vosotros | debisteis |
| ellos/as | debieron |
Example Sentences
I must finish my homework before going out with my friends.
The management must be transparent to gain the trust of their employees.
Cada usagre de la plataforma debe seguir las normas establecidas para garantizar un buen uso.
Every user of the platform must follow the established rules to ensure good usage.
Savers should be attentive to the bank's interest rates.
The hypertensive person must follow a low-salt diet to control their blood pressure.
Blacksmiths must forge the metal at high temperatures to shape it.
The syringes must be disposed of properly after use.
Baby bottles must be sterilized before using them with the baby.
Every matriculated student must attend the mandatory classes to complete their academic training.
Refrigerated foods must be consumed before the expiration date.
The hems of the pants must be checked before delivery.
Teaching methodologies must adapt to the needs of the student.
La sociedad debe ser más igualitaria para garantizar los derechos de todos los ciudadanos.
Society must be more egalitarian to guarantee the rights of all citizens.
The claims of the workers must be respected and addressed by the company.
We must stop the noise in order to concentrate better.
Las carenes de los barcos deben ser revisadas regularmente para garantizar su seguridad.
The hulls of the boats must be checked regularly to ensure their safety.
The doctor warned that patients should not be drugged without their consent.
Radiotoxic waste must be handled with extreme care to avoid harm.
Los laxantes deben ser utilizados con precaución para evitar efectos secundarios.
Laxatives should be used with caution to avoid side effects.
No deberías importunar a tus compañeros de clase mientras estudian para los exámenes.
You shouldn't importune your classmates while they study for exams.
The tips of the pencils must be sharpened to write clearly.
Los alimentos perecedera deben ser consumidos rápidamente para evitar su descomposición.
Perishable foods must be consumed quickly to avoid spoilage.
We must weed out the weeds from the garden before they grow too much.
You should cut the lettuce leaves before serving the salad.
I must confront my fears if I want to move forward in my personal and professional life.
You shouldn't deceive your friends; it's always better to be honest.
You shouldn't pay attention to the fools who only criticize without offering solutions.
The lieutenants of the army must follow the orders of their superiors without hesitation.
Los maridos deben apoyarse mutuamente en los momentos difíciles de la vida.
Husbands should support each other in the difficult moments of life.
The drivers must be very responsible when driving through the city streets.
We must run to arrive on time for the doctor's appointment.
You shouldn't hinder the work of your colleagues, since everyone has to collaborate.
You shouldn't mislead yourself down dark paths at night without a flashlight.
You shouldn't throw away trash on the street, as it contaminates the environment.
Las políticas geonómicas deben considerar el impacto ambiental de las decisiones.
Geonomic policies must consider the environmental impact of decisions.
Scientific theories must be based on empirical evidence to be considered valid.
The established noise thresholds must be respected to avoid affecting the coexistence in the building.
Los agricultores deben afumare sus campos regularmente para proteger sus cultivos de plagas y enfermedades.
Farmers must fumigate their fields regularly to protect their crops from pests and diseases.
The fodder must be of good quality to ensure the health of the livestock.
En la Edad Media, los vasallos debían lealtad a sus señores a cambio de protección y tierras.
In the Middle Ages, vassals owed loyalty to their lords in exchange for protection and land.
Los codificadores de datos deben seguir estrictas normas de seguridad para proteger la información.
Data codifiers must follow strict security standards to protect the information.
The projectors must present their ideas clearly and effectively at tomorrow's meeting.
No deberías insultar a alguien por su apariencia, ya que eso puede herir profundamente sus sentimientos.
You shouldn’t insult someone for their appearance, as that can deeply hurt their feelings.
Los encarceladores debían garantizar la seguridad de los prisioneros, a pesar de las difíciles condiciones del lugar.
The jailers had to ensure the safety of the prisoners, despite the difficult conditions of the place.
Savers must be alert to new investment opportunities.
Las jeringas deben ser desechadas adecuadamente para evitar riesgos de contaminación.
The syringes must be disposed of properly to avoid contamination risks.
The baby bottles must be well sterilized before being used by the baby.
Debemos escamonear la fruta antes de usarla en el postre.
We must peel the fruit before using it in the dessert.