No. 779 in Italian
dovrebbero
"Should" or "ought to" (conditional form of "dovere").
In a sentence
Gli studenti dovrebbero studiare regolarmente.
Students should study regularly.
The verb 'dovrebbero' is used here to express a suggestion or recommendation for an action, applying to a general subject in the conditional tense for politeness or hypothetical situations.
Dovrebbero esserci più parcheggi in centro città.
There should be more parking spaces in the city center.
The verb 'dovrebbero' indicates necessity or a desirable situation, describing something that is recommended or needed but not currently in place.
I cittadini dovrebbero rispettare le regole per il bene comune.
Citizens should respect the rules for the common good.
In this case, 'dovrebbero' is expressing a moral obligation or duty in a societal context, giving a sense of ethical or community responsibility.
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