Debes (en. You must)

/ˈde.βes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Indicates an obligation or necessity to do something.

You must submit your assignments on time.

Debes entregar tus tareas a tiempo.

Expresses a recommendation or advice.

You must take care of your health.

Debes cuidar tu salud.

It is used to express expectations or consequences.

If you want to pass, you must study.

Si quieres aprobar, debes estudiar.

It derives from the Latin 'debere', which means 'to owe' or 'to obligate'.

you have to do it

indicates that it is necessary to perform an action.

tienes que hacerlo

you must know it

implies that it is important to know something.

debes saberlo

duty

moral obligation or what is considered right.

deber

obligation

commitment or duty that someone has regarding something.

obligación

Duty in the context of meeting expectations.

If you don't do it, you must face the consequences.

Si no lo haces, debes atenerte a las consecuencias.

Obligation that feels very strong.

You must do what is expected of you.

Debes hacer lo que se espera de ti.