No. 10,661 in Spanish
debida
"Debida" means "due" or "proper" in English.
In a sentence
La solicitud fue rechazada debido a problemas técnicos.
The request was denied due to technical issues.
"Debido" is used here as a preposition linked to the prepositional phrase "a problemas técnicos", indicating cause.
La funcionaria se ausentó debidamente informando a su equipo.
The official was absent, duly informing her team.
"Debidamente" (from "debida") is used here as an adverb, indicating that the action of informing was performed properly.
Con el debido respeto, me permito expresar mi opinión.
With due respect, allow me to express my opinion.
"Debido" is used as an adjective linked to "respeto," emphasizing appropriateness or deserved respect.
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