We should have (es. Debíamos)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

Debíamos ir al parque hoy.
We should have gone to the park today.
Context: daily life
Debíamos hacer los deberes juntos.
We should have done the homework together.
Context: school
Debíamos comer frutas y verduras.
We should have eaten fruits and vegetables.
Context: health

Intermediate (B1-B2)

Debíamos planear las vacaciones con tiempo.
We should have planned the vacation in advance.
Context: travel
Debíamos hablar con el profesor sobre el examen.
We should have talked to the teacher about the exam.
Context: school
Debíamos haber estudiado más para obtener mejores notas.
We should have studied more to get better grades.
Context: education

Advanced (C1-C2)

Debíamos reflexionar sobre las decisiones que tomamos en el pasado.
We should have reflected on the decisions we made in the past.
Context: philosophy
Debíamos considerar las implicaciones éticas de nuestras acciones.
We should have considered the ethical implications of our actions.
Context: society
Debíamos confrontar los desafíos con valentía y determinación.
We should have confronted the challenges with courage and determination.
Context: personal development

Synonyms

  • debíamos hacer
  • era necesario
  • estábamos obligados a
  • teníamos que