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"Due to" is a phrase which is often translated as "debido a", and "must" is an auxiliary verb which is often translated as "deber". Learn more about the difference between "due to" and "must" below.
due to(
du
tu
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (owing to)
2. (planned to)
a. previsto para
The building work is due to start next month.Las obras están previstas para empezar el mes que viene.
must(
muhst
)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.).
1. (obligation)
2. (suggestion)
3. (likelihood)
a. deber de
You must be very tired after your long drive.Debes de estar muy cansado después de manejar tanto.
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Having a cell phone is a must nowadays.Hoy en día es indispensable tener un celular.
This album is a must for all fans of jazz music.Este es un álbum que no deben perderse todos los aficionados a la música jazz.
