Debiera (en. Should)

/deˈbje.ɾa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Expression of obligation or duty in the subjunctive mood.

If he should study more, he would pass without problems.

Si él debiera estudiar más, aprobaría sin problemas.

Used in hypothetical situations or recommendations.

I wish he had to go to the meeting.

Ojalá que debiera ir a la reunión.

Indicates an assumption about what is right or just.

What he should do is help others.

Lo que debiera hacer es ayudar a los demás.

From Latin 'debere', which means 'to owe'.

he would be better off if he should

It would be better for him if he did something.

más le valdría que debiera

should be

Indicates what is considered correct or appropriate.

debiera ser

if he should

Used to talk about hypothetical or contingent situations.

si debiera

duty

Obligation to do something.

deber

I will owe

First person future of to owe.

deberé

due

That which is owed or that is correct.

debido

Used in an informal context to refer to an expectation.

If you don’t make it to the party, it should matter little.

Si no llegas a la fiesta, debiera importar poco.

Sometimes mentioned as a way to suggest advice.

If you ask me, you should follow your instincts.

Si me preguntas, debiera seguir tus instintos.