No. 67 in Portuguese
deve
"Deve" means "must," "should," or "owes" in English, depending on context.
In a sentence
Você deve estudar para o exame amanhã.
You should study for the exam tomorrow.
Here, "deve" expresses a sense of obligation or recommendation.
O céu está nublado, isso deve indicar chuva.
The sky is cloudy; this might indicate rain.
In this case, "deve" suggests a possibility or a logical deduction.
Ele não deve entrar sem permissão.
He must not enter without permission.
Here, "deve" indicates prohibition with a sense of authority or rule.
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