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Expressing Obligation / Necessity 99 chunks

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hay que pensar antes de actuar

you must think before acting

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'hay que' is impersonal (no specific subject). Followed by infinitive.
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hay que respetar las reglas

the rules must be respected

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'hay que' is impersonal (no specific subject). Followed by infinitive.
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hay que intentarlo

it's necessary to try

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'hay que' is impersonal (no specific subject). Followed by infinitive.
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hay que aprender de los errores

we must learn from mistakes

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'hay que' is impersonal (no specific subject). Followed by infinitive.
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deber + infinitivo

should / must + infinitive

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'deber' is slightly more formal than 'tener que'. Can express strong obligation or mild suggestion.
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debo

I should / must

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'deber' is slightly more formal than 'tener que'. Can express strong obligation or mild suggestion.
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debes

you should / must

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'deber' is slightly more formal than 'tener que'. Can express strong obligation or mild suggestion.
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debe

he/she/you formal should

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'deber' is slightly more formal than 'tener que'. Can express strong obligation or mild suggestion.
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debemos

we should / must

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'deber' is slightly more formal than 'tener que'. Can express strong obligation or mild suggestion.
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debéis

you all should (Spain)

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'deber' is slightly more formal than 'tener que'. Can express strong obligation or mild suggestion.
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