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No. 10,662 in Spanish

debiera

"Debiera" is the conditional form of "deber," meaning "should" or "ought to."

In a sentence

  • Él debiera estudiar más para mejorar sus calificaciones.

    He should study more to improve his grades.

    'Debiera' is used as a modal verb to express suggestion or recommendation in the conditional mood.

  • Si tuviera más tiempo, debiera aprender a tocar el piano.

    If I had more time, I should learn how to play the piano.

    'Debiera' here conveys an action that is desirable or ideal within the condition specified, using the conditional tense.

  • Ella debiera considerar todas las opciones antes de tomar una decisión final.

    She should consider all options before making a final decision.

    In this sentence, 'debiera' suggests prudent action or advice in the conditional form.

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