debería estar

debería estar
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. I should be
Debería estar contento por haber conseguido el trabajo, pero estoy triste por tener que irme de esta ciudad.I should be happy that I got the job, but I'm sad that I have to leave this town.
a. he should be
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
(masculine)
El profesor nos dijo que nuestro hijo es inteligente pero debería estar más atento en clase.The teacher told us that our son is smart but he should be more attentive in class.
b. she should be
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
(feminine)
Ya debería estar aquí. La voy a llamar. Quizá le pasó algo.She should be here by now. I'll call her. Maybe something happened to her.
c. it should be
Debería estar prohibido ir a tanta velocidad por una carretera tan estrecha.It should be forbidden to go so fast on such a narrow road.
d. should be
Esa puerta debería estar siempre cerrada por si se produjera un incendio.That door should always be closed in case of a fire.
3.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(second person singular)
a. you should be
¿Qué hace aquí? Debería estar en la reunión.What are you doing here? You should be at the meeting.
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