Spanish word
debían
In English: they should
Example sentences
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Beatriz y María debían estudiar para el examen de matemáticas.
Beatriz and María had to study for the math exam.
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Elena y Noa debían limpiar su habitación antes de salir.
Elena and Noa had to clean their room before leaving.
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Nico y Sergio debían llevar el balón y la portería al campo de fútbol.
Nico and Sergio had to carry the ball and the goal to the soccer field.
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Beatriz y María debían prepararse bien para la competición de natación, ya que la competencia sería difícil.
Beatriz and María had to prepare well for the swimming competition, as the competition would be difficult.
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Sergio y Nico debían haber estudiado más para el examen, de lo contrario, podrían suspender.
Sergio and Nico should have studied harder for the exam, otherwise they might fail.
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