Usages of deber
Antes de que lleguen mis padres, debería preparar la mesa para que todo esté listo.
Before my parents arrive, I should set the table so that everything is ready.
Debería arreglar el portátil en casa, aunque en el bar hay enchufes, porque está demasiado lento.
I should fix the laptop at home, although there are outlets at the bar, because it is too slow.
Su novia piensa que deberían pasar más tiempo juntos sin el móvil.
His girlfriend thinks they should spend more time together without the phone.
El psicólogo dice que deberíamos meditar cinco minutos antes de la sesión.
The psychologist says that we should meditate for five minutes before the session.
Si tus gastos son mayores que tus ingresos, deberías revisar tu presupuesto.
If your expenses are higher than your income, you should review your budget.
Deberíamos poner un límite al uso del móvil antes de dormir.
We should set a limit on phone use before sleeping.
Mi psicóloga opina que deberías perdonar tus errores pasados y empezar de nuevo.
My psychologist thinks that you should forgive your past mistakes and start again.
No deberíamos gastar tanto dinero en ocio.
We shouldn’t spend so much money on leisure.
Test yourself: What does deber mean?
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