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"Deberías" is a form of "deber", a transitive verb which is often translated as "to owe". "No debes" is a phrase which is often translated as "you shouldn't". Learn more about the difference between "deberías" and "no debes" below.
deber(
deh
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behr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
An auxiliary verb, or helper verb, is a conjugated verb that comes before a main verb and determines the main verb's tense, mood, or aspect (e.g., I have gone.).
a. must
¿Cuántos años tiene tu profesora de francés? - Debe tener unos cuarenta.How old is your French teacher? - She must be around forty.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
b. obligation
Es tu deber como madre cuidar a tus hijos.It's your obligation as a mother to take care of your children.
los deberes
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
6. (education)
a. homework
Tengo un montón de deberes que hacer este fin de semana.I have a ton of homework to do this weekend.
deberse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
a. to be due to
Esta situación se debe a la falta de información.This situation is due to a lack of information.
no debes(
noh
deh
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behs
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (informal) (used to make a suggestion; second person singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
a. you shouldn't
Si estás intentando perder peso, no debes beber alcohol.If you're trying to lose weight, you shouldn't drink alcohol.
2. (informal) (used to give an order; second person singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
a. you mustn't
El avión despega a las 9:30 am. No debes llegar tarde.The airplane takes off at 9:30 am. You mustn't be late.
3. (informal) (you have no debt; second person singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
a. you don't owe
¿Tengo que pagar algo? - No. No debes nada.Do I need to pay anything? - No. You don't owe anything.
