Usages of deber
Debo asegurar la puerta antes de dormir para sentirme tranquilo.
I must secure the door before sleeping to feel calm.
Debemos valorar los pequeños momentos en familia.
We must value the small moments with family.
El contrato debe ser justo para todos.
The contract must be fair for everyone.
Debes fijarte en los detalles cuando leas un texto en español.
You must pay attention to the details when you read a text in Spanish.
El anuncio dice que el usuario debe descargar una aplicación para completar la entrevista en línea.
The ad says the user must download an application to complete the interview online.
Tu firma debe estar en tinta azul para ser válida.
Your signature must be in blue ink to be valid.
La firma debe estar en la última línea del contrato.
The signature must be on the last line of the contract.
Mi hija marca con el subrayador lo que debe aprender de memoria.
My daughter marks with the highlighter what she must learn by heart.
Mi mentora dice que no debo sentir vergüenza, aunque ella era muy tímida cuando era niña.
My mentor says I shouldn’t feel embarrassed, although she was very shy when she was a child.
Mi nutricionista dice que la dieta debe ser moderada.
My nutritionist says that the diet must be moderate.
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