Usages of dever
Sem você me avisar, eu não sei se devo puxar ou empurrar a porta.
Without you telling me, I do not know whether I should pull or push the door.
Você deve dormir cedo hoje.
You should sleep early today.
A policial disse que, se a sirene tocar de novo, ninguém deve atravessar a faixa de pedestres.
The police officer said that if the siren sounds again, nobody should cross the crosswalk.
A dentista explicou que, se meu lábio continuar inchado amanhã, eu devo voltar à clínica.
The dentist explained that if my lip is still swollen tomorrow, I should return to the clinic.
A senhora não deve deixar de levar o diploma quando houver uma reunião presencial.
You should not fail to bring the diploma when there is an in-person meeting, ma’am.
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