deben
/ˈdeben/, [ˈd̪e.β̞ẽn]must, should
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Los estudiantes deben guardar silencio durante la clase.
Students must keep silent during a class.
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Los niños deben obedecer a sus padres.
Children are to obey their parents.
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Los soldados deben seguir órdenes.
Soldiers must follow orders.
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Los soldados deben cumplir sus órdenes.
Soldiers must carry out their orders.
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Los hombres deben vivir y crear. Vivir hasta el borde de las lágrimas.
Men must live and create. Live to the point of tears.
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No deben quedarse fuera tan tarde.
You mustn't stay out that late.
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Las discusiones deben ser evitadas: son siempre vulgares y a menudo convincentes.
Arguments are to be avoided: they are always vulgar and often convincing.
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Deben estar esperándote.
They must be waiting for you.
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Los mecánicos deben saber mucho sobre aceites y lubricantes para motores.
Mechanics should know a lot about oils and lubricants for engines.
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O tú o María deben ir.
Either Mary or you is to go.
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Deben pagar por adelantado.
They have to pay in advance.
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Deben de estar muertos.
They must be dead.
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Deben de estar bromeando.
They must be joking.
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Las conservas deben ser guardadas en un tarro con selle hermético.
Preserves must be stored in a jar with an airtight seal.
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