Usages of deber
Mi hermana se maquilla rápidamente antes de salir y a veces debe pedir disculpas por llegar tarde.
My sister puts on makeup quickly before going out, and sometimes she has to apologize for arriving late.
Debo entregar mi proyecto hoy, luego planeo desconectar mi computadora y descansar.
I must hand in my project today, then I plan to disconnect my computer and rest.
Para planear un viaje exitoso, debes recordar que todo depende más de tu actitud que de tu presupuesto.
To plan a successful trip, you must remember that everything depends more on your attitude than on your budget.
En la puerta de la tienda, necesito empujar para entrar, pero debo deslizar la puerta en la cocina.
At the store door, I need to push to enter, but I must slide the door in the kitchen.
¿Debo planchar este mantel o simplemente escoge otro sin arrugas?
Should I iron this tablecloth, or should you just choose another one without wrinkles?
Para abrir el cajón, debes halar con cuidado; no lo fuerces o se romperá.
To open the drawer, you must pull carefully; do not force it or it will break.
Si congelas la carne por mucho tiempo, deberás calentarla inmediatamente antes de incluirla en tu receta, sobre todo si el supermercado cercano no ofrece nada fresco.
If you freeze the meat for a long time, you'll have to heat it immediately before including it in your recipe, especially if the nearby supermarket does not offer anything fresh.
Se dice que un adulto responsable no debe olvidar sus sueños de infancia.
It is said that a responsible adult should not forget his childhood dreams.
En la campaña explican que cada ciudadano debe cuidar la estabilidad de su comunidad.
In the campaign they explain that each citizen must take care of the stability of his community.
El médico dice que también debo cuidar la muñeca cuando escribo mucho.
The doctor says that I must also take care of my wrist when I write a lot.
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