No. 183 in Italian
dovrebbe
"Should" or "ought to."
In a sentence
Dovrebbe studiare di più per superare l'esame.
He/She should study more to pass the exam.
The word 'dovrebbe' here is the conditional mood of 'dovere' (to have to), expressing a suggestion/recommendation.
L'incontro dovrebbe iniziare alle tre.
The meeting should start at three.
In this case, 'dovrebbe' indicates an expectation or prediction about the event.
Secondo le regole, non dovrebbe parcheggiare qui.
According to the rules, he/she/it shouldn't park here.
Here, 'dovrebbe' conveys an obligation or rule that is expected to be followed under certain conditions.
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