Debiamos (en. We should)

/deˈβjamos/

Synonyms

  • debíamos hacer
  • era necesario
  • teníamos que

Slang Meanings

Used in the context of an unfulfilled obligation.
If we didn't go, it's because we should have been elsewhere.
Si no fuimos, es que debíamos estar en otra parte.
Can indicate advice given that was not followed in the past.
You and I should have listened to that person.
Tú y yo debíamos haber escuchado a esa persona.