deben ser
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deben ser
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (informal) (used to express possibility; 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 must be
Ustedes deben ser los padres de Maribel. Mucho gusto.You must be Maribel's parents. It's nice to meet you.
a. they must be
¿Quiénes son esos de allá? - Deben ser los hijos de Rafa. Creo que se llaman Bob y Nora.Who are those people over there? - They must be Rafa's kids. I think they're names are Bob and Nora.
b. must be
Los señores que vimos cargando esas guitarras deben ser miembros de la banda.The people we saw carrying those guitars must be members of the band.
3. (informal) (used to express obligation; 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 must be
Lo siento, pero deben ser estudiantes de universidad para poder recibir este descuento.I'm sorry, but you must be college students in order to receive this discount.
a. they must be
Los señores Thornton y Scott son miembros del parlamento. Deben ser tratados con respeto.Mr. Thornton and Mr. Scott are members of parliament. They must be treated with respect.
b. must be
Las solicitudes de visa deben ser entregadas a un oficial consular al menos un mes antes de la fecha del viaje del solicitante.Visa applications must be submitted to a consular official at least one month before the date of the applicant's trip.
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