How is the word dever translated from Portuguese to English

English translation
should
verb

Usado para dizer o que é correto fazer.

Used to say what is right to do.

Examples with “dever”

See how the word “dever” is used in sentences

  • Devias ligar-lhe. — You should call her.

  • Devias ser sempre honesto com os teus amigos. — You should always be honest with your friends.

  • Ele deve chegar até às seis horas. — He should arrive by six o'clock.

  • Devíamos contar isto à professora? — Should we tell the teacher about this?

  • Os condutores devem abrandar perto de uma escola. — Drivers should slow down near a school.

  • Os bilhetes devem ser mais baratos num dia de semana. — The tickets should be cheaper on a weekday.

  • Ninguém devia ter de esperar tanto tempo. — Nobody should have to wait that long.

  • Devo devolver o dinheiro que encontrei? — Should I return the money I found?

  • Quanto tempo deve demorar a viagem? — How long should the trip take?

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