VERB · SPANISH VOCABULARY

deber

should, ought to

First introduced in Chapter 1chapter overview.

How to use this word

Verb

Use deber where English would use the same idea, but remember: Spanish shows person and tense on the verb. You may see deber after conjugated verbs (for example with gustar-type patterns) or with structures like ir a + infinitive and tener que + infinitive.

Example sentences

Yo debo todos los días.Every single weekday I try to should, ought to when I review vocabulary at my desk before class.
Me gusta deber en la clase de español.During lab sessions I honestly enjoy listening while classmates should, ought to slowly with the professor nearby.
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FAQ

What does deber mean in Spanish?
should, ought to (introduced in Chapter 1 in Chapurra).
How do you use deber in a sentence?
See the example cards above, then practice the chapter in Chapurra. Your textbook may add dialect notes your instructor prefers.
What chapter is deber in?
Chapurra introduces it in Chapter 1. Open the chapter overview for the full lesson path.

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