Deber

Spanish

Etymology

From Latin dēbere, present active infinitive of dēbeō (“‘owe’”)

Pronunciation

• IPA: /deˈβeɾ/, SAMPA: /de"Be4/

Noun

Deber m. (plural deberes)

Singular Deber m.

Plural deberes m.

1. obligation, duty
2. homework

Synonyms

• tarea f.

Verb

Deber (first-person singular present debo, first-person singular preterite debí, past participle debido)

1. (transitive) to owe

   "Debo mucho dinero." - "I owe a lot of money."

2. (transitive) should

   "Debe disculparse." - "You should apologize."

3. (transitive) must

   "Debo morir." - "I must die."

Conjugation

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Related terms

• débito
• deuda

See also

• haber
• tener

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