Debías (en. You should)

/deˈβjas/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

It is used to express that something was necessary to do in the past.

You should have studied more for the exam.

Debías estudiar más para el examen.

Indicates that someone had the responsibility to do something.

If you were supposed to pay the rent, you shouldn't have forgotten it.

Si debías pagar la renta, no debiste olvidarlo.

It is used to remind of an obligation that was not fulfilled.

You told me that you were supposed to call me yesterday.

Me dijiste que debías llamarme ayer.

From the verb deber, which comes from the Latin 'debere'.

You should have said it

Indicates that it was necessary to express something in the past.

debías haberlo dicho

You should have been there

Means that someone's presence was essential in a place.

debías estar allí

You should have been careful

Indicates that it was necessary to be cautious in a situation.

debías tener cuidado

to owe

Obligation or responsibility to do something.

deber

debtor

Person who has a debt.

deudor

you should

Form of the verb deber in the second person singular of the conditional.

deberías

It was something you needed to do.

Yesterday, you should have come to the party.

Ayer debías haber venido a la fiesta.

You needed to do that.

You should have exercised to be in shape.

Debías hacer ejercicio para estar en forma.