shouldn't
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In Spanish, auxiliary verbs are often expressed by a verbal inflection.
shouldn't(
shoo
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dihnt
)A contraction is a shortened form of a word or group of words made by omitting a sound or letter (e.g., don't).
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
They shouldn't be hanging around in that area after dark.No deberían estar holgazaneando en esa zona después de hacerse noche.
You shouldn't drink soda if you're trying to lose weight.No deberías beber refrescos si estás tratando de perder peso.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
It's a very short survey. It shouldn't take long.Es una encuesta muy corta. No debería tomar mucho tiempo.
The dentist shouldn't keep you waiting too long.Pienso que la dentista no le hará esperar mucho tiempo.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
He should get to the airport on time, shouldn't he?Debería llegar al aeropuerto a tiempo, ¿verdad?
The should agree to the changes, shouldn't they?Deberían acordar los cambios, ¿no?
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