This is the 578th most frequent Portuguese word.
deveria
"Deveria" means "should" or "ought to" in English.
Indicates obligation or advice and is used in the context of expressing an action that is recommended or expected.
Eu deveria estudar mais para os exames.
I should study more for the exams.
Denotes a negative recommendation or advice against doing something that may have undesired consequences.
Você não deveria comer tanto açúcar.
You should not eat so much sugar.
Conveys expectation about an eventual action, suggesting that it is something anticipated or scheduled.