Debieran (en. Should)

/deβieɾan/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

It indicates an obligation or duty in a hypothetical context.

If they studied more, they should get better grades.

Si ellos estudiaran más, debieran obtener mejores calificaciones.

It is used to express advice or recommendation.

They should take better care of their health.

Ellos debieran cuidar más su salud.

A suggestion about what is correct or morally appropriate.

Citizens should vote in the elections.

Los ciudadanos debieran votar en las elecciones.

It derives from the verb 'deber', which comes from the Latin 'debere'.

they should have

It expresses that something should have been done in the past.

debieran haber

they should know

It indicates that someone is expected to have knowledge about a matter.

debieran saber

they should take into account

A suggestion that they should consider something before making a decision.

debieran tomar en cuenta

duty

Obligation or responsibility that someone has.

deber

should

Conditional form of the verb 'deber', which indicates a less imperative obligation.

debería

obligation

Responsibility that someone has to fulfill something.

obligación

It refers to something that is obvious that should happen.

That should be the case, no doubt about it.

Eso debiera ser así, no hay dudas.

Used in colloquial contexts to emphasize a strong recommendation.

You should really go to the doctor.

Tú debieras realmente ir al médico.