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"Debe" is a form of "debe", a noun which is often translated as "debit". "Hay que" is a phrase which is often translated as "one must". Learn more about the difference between "debe" and "hay que" below.
el debe(
deh
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beh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (accounting)
a. debit
Si vas a anotar un ingreso, anótalo en la columna de los debes.If you're recording income, record it in the debit column.
hay que(
ay
keh
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Hay que llenar la solicitud a mano.The application must be filled out by hand.
Hay que trabajar mucho para ser exitoso.You have to work hard to be successful.
