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debí

I should have (past)

Expressing Obligation / Necessity
Notes & Usage:

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

See It in Context

Debí estudiar más.

I should have (past) study more.

Debí avisarte antes, lo siento.

I should have told you earlier, I'm sorry.

—¿Por qué no llamaste? —Debí hacerlo, tienes razón.

—Why did you not call? —I should have, you are right.

Debí avisarte antes, lo siento.

I should have told you earlier, I'm sorry.

—¿Por qué no llamaste? —Debí hacerlo, tienes razón.

—Why did you not call? —I should have, you are right.

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