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The meaning of the Spanish word "deber" and how you use it

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deber
(n.) (masc.) (sing.) duty; obligation
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Ildu

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Ildu is an English and Spanish translator and editor living in Guatemala City, Guatemala. She holds a BA degree in Legal Sworn Translation and has been working as a translator and linguist for over 15 years.
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Es tu deber .
It's your duty.
Tu deber es asistir .
It's your obligation to attend.
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Discover Your Calling in Five Steps
es pensar en todas las actividades que realizas comúnmente por gusto , por deber y enumerarlas .
is thinking about all the activities that you usually do for pleasure, for obligation, and listing them.
Fences - Official Trailer
Mi deber es cuidar de ti , tengo una responsabilidad hacia ti .
My duty is to take care of you, I have a responsibility to you.
The Shape of Water - Official Trailer
Tú cumples , es tu deber , tú cumples ¿ verdad ?
You obey, it's your duty, you obey, right?
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deber
(v.) (infinitive) must; should This form of "deber" is not used often in Spanish.
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Adrián Camacho

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Adrián is a SP language assistant, EN-SP content localizer, and EN tutor living in Guadalajara, Mexico. He holds a bachelor's degree in Foreign Languages and Cultures and has worked in language-learning for almost 10 years.
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La primera regla es : deber limpiar su espacio .
The first rule is: must clean your space.
Deber reportar los problemas , es algo que siempre tienen que hacer .
Must report the problems, it is something you always have to do.
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Sesame Street: Cookie Wars
¿ Estrategia ? Una canción deber cantar . ¡ Sí !
Strategy? A song must sing. Yes!
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deber
(v.) (infinitive) to owe
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La empresa no puede deber más impuestos .
The company can't owe more taxes.
Jorge fue a la cárcel por deber mucho dinero .
Jorge went to jail for owing a lot of money.
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