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deben

/ˈdeben/, [ˈd̪e.β̞ẽn]

must, should

Verb deben

  1. Third-person plural (ellos, ellas, also used with ustedes) present indicative form of deber.
  2. (used formally in Spain) Second-person plural present indicative form of deber.

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Examples

  • Todos los estudiantes deben llevar el mismo uniforme.

    All of the students have to wear the same uniform.

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  • Deje que yo lleve sus maletas. Debe de estar cansado del viaje y ellas deben de estar pesadas.

    Let me carry your baggage. You must be tired from the trip and it must be heavy.

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  • Las acciones deben tener consecuencias.

    Actions should have consequences.

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  • Mis hijos deben quedarse adentro después de que oscurece.

    My children have to stay indoors after dark.

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  • Sé que deben estar asustadas.

    I know you must be afraid.

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  • Tus palabras deben ser consecuentes con tus acciones.

    Your words must correspond with your actions.

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  • Los medicamentos sólo deben ser usados bajo la dirección de un médico.

    Drugs should be used only at the direction of a doctor.

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  • Los soldados deben acatar órdenes.

    Soldiers must follow orders.

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  • Se deben considerar muchos factores.

    Many factors must be considered.

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  • Deben ser pasadas la medianoche.

    It must be past midnight.

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