No. 3,371 in Spanish
deber
"Deber" means "to must," "to have to," or "to owe," depending on the context.
In a sentence
Debo estudiar para el examen mañana.
I must study for the test tomorrow.
Here, 'debo' (I must) is used to express obligation.
Ella debería ser más cuidadosa.
She should be more careful.
In this sentence, 'debería' (should) expresses a recommendation.
Ellos deben su éxito a su arduo trabajo.
They owe their success to their hard work.
Here, 'deben' (owe) is used to indicate gratitude or a causal relationship.
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