Usages of dever
Se a embalagem estiver danificada, deves trocar o produto na loja.
If the packaging is damaged, you should exchange the product at the store.
O ruído não deve afetar a nossa concentração se fecharmos a porta.
Noise shouldn’t affect our concentration if we close the door.
Tu deves pensar no risco antes de atravessar a ponte.
You should think about the risk before crossing the bridge.
Senhor, sem capacete não se deve circular na ciclovia.
Sir, without a helmet one shouldn’t ride on the bike lane.
A veterinária disse que a gata deve usar a trela na sala de espera.
The vet said that the cat should use the leash in the waiting room.
Tu não deves exagerar com o café, ou vais ficar nervoso.
You shouldn’t overdo the coffee, or you will get nervous.
A laranja deve estar na bandeja da cozinha, ao lado das maçãs.
The orange is probably on the kitchen tray, next to the apples.
Às vezes, eu engano-me no acento dessa palavra e ponho um ponto final onde devia haver uma vírgula.
Sometimes, I get the accent of that word wrong and put a full stop where there should be a comma.
Test yourself: What does dever mean?
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