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.
La médica dijo que mi rodilla no está rota, pero que debería guardar reposo dos días.
The doctor said that my knee is not broken, but that I should rest for two days.
No debería haber corrido con el suelo mojado; por eso me torcí el tobillo.
I should not have run on the wet floor; that is why I twisted my ankle.
Deberías haber mirado bien el nombre antes de abrir el paquete.
You should have checked the name carefully before opening the package.
Yo debería haber guardado el martillo antes, porque ahora no sé dónde está.
I should have put the hammer away earlier, because now I do not know where it is.
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