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"Debe" is a form of "deber", a transitive verb which is often translated as "to owe". "Antes de viajar" is a phrase which is often translated as "before traveling". Learn more about the difference between "debe" and "antes de viajar" 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.
antes de viajar(
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tehs
deh
byah
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hahr
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. before traveling (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Antes de viajar, asegúrese de que no necesita una visa para ninguno de los países que va a visitar.Before traveling, make sure that you don't need a visa for any of the countries you're visiting.
b. before travelling (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Antes de viajar al trópico, debes informarte de las vacunas que necesitas.Before travelling to the tropics, you should find out what vaccinations you need.
