debieron

they should have

Expressing Obligation / Necessity

Notes & Usage:

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

Debieron estudiar más.

they should have study more.

Debieron consultar antes de decidir.

They should have consulted before deciding.

—¿Se enfadaron? —Sí, debieron avisarnos con tiempo.

—Did they get upset? —Yes, they should have warned us in advance.

Debieron consultar antes de decidir.

They should have consulted before deciding.

—¿Se enfadaron? —Sí, debieron avisarnos con tiempo.

—Did they get upset? —Yes, they should have warned us in advance.

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