deber

This is the 3371st most frequent Spanish word.

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deber

"Deber" means "to must," "to have to," or "to owe," depending on the context.


Here, 'debo' (I must) is used to express obligation.

Debo estudiar para el examen mañana.

I must study for the test tomorrow.


In this sentence, 'debería' (should) expresses a recommendation.

Ella debería ser más cuidadosa.

She should be more careful.


Here, 'deben' (owe) is used to indicate gratitude or a causal relationship.

Ellos deben su éxito a su arduo trabajo.

They owe their success to their hard work.