They should have (es. Debieron)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

Ellos debieron ir al cine.
They should have gone to the movies.
Context: daily life
Nosotros debieron comprar pan.
We should have bought bread.
Context: daily life
Mis amigos debieron estudiar más.
My friends should have studied more.
Context: education

Intermediate (B1-B2)

Los estudiantes debieron presentar el proyecto ayer.
The students should have presented the project yesterday.
Context: education
Debieron resolver el problema antes de la reunión.
They should have solved the problem before the meeting.
Context: work
Ellos debieron considerar diferentes opciones para el viaje.
They should have considered different options for the trip.
Context: travel

Advanced (C1-C2)

Los líderes debieron anticipar las consecuencias de sus decisiones.
The leaders should have anticipated the consequences of their decisions.
Context: society
Los investigadores debieron analizar en profundidad los datos obtenidos.
The researchers should have analyzed the collected data in depth.
Context: science
En retrospectiva, debieron haber tomado un camino diferente para evitar el conflicto.
In retrospect, they should have taken a different path to avoid the conflict.
Context: history

Synonyms

  • deberían
  • necesitaron
  • tuvieron que