debo

I should / must

Expressing Obligation / Necessity

Notes & Usage:

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

Debo estudiar más.

I should / must study more.

Debo llamar al médico para pedir cita.

I should call the doctor to make an appointment.

—¿Vienes a la fiesta? —No sé, debo terminar un trabajo primero.

—Are you coming to the party? —I do not know, I need to finish some work first.

Debo llamar al médico para pedir cita.

I should call the doctor to make an appointment.

—¿Vienes a la fiesta? —No sé, debo terminar un trabajo primero.

—Are you coming to the party? —I do not know, I need to finish some work first.

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