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Conjugation Chart of “Deber” (to owe) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

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Understanding the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of “Deber”

The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of deber is used to give orders or instructions related to obligation or duty, for example: Debe hacer sus tareas. (You must do your homework.)

Deber is a regular -er verb, so its Imperative Mood conjugations follow the standard pattern for this verb type.

How to Use Deber in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

Deber generally means “to owe” or “must”, but has several different meanings in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands), some of which might surprise you.

Obligation: This is the most common meaning, expressing that something is required or obligatory. For example, Debe terminar su tarea (You must finish your homework).

Recommendation: Deber can suggest a recommendation or advice. For example, Debes comer más frutas y verduras (You should eat more fruits and vegetables).

Probability: It can express a high probability or likelihood. For example, Debe estar en casa a esta hora (He/She must be at home at this time).

Assumption: Deber can convey an assumption or deduction based on evidence. For example, Debe ser muy inteligente para resolver esos problemas (He/She must be very intelligent to solve those problems).

Colloquial Usage: In some Latin American vernacular, deber can be used informally to express disbelief or skepticism, often with a sarcastic tone. For example, ¡Debes estar bromeando! (You must be kidding!)

Real Life Examples of Deber in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

Para ir al centro, debes tomar el autobús número 7. (To go downtown, you must take bus number 7.)

Antes de salir de viaje, deben revisar que tengan todos los documentos necesarios. (Before leaving on a trip, they must check that they have all the necessary documents.)

Si quieres aprobar el examen, debes estudiar mucho. (If you want to pass the exam, you must study a lot.)

Para hacer amigos nuevos, deben ser más abiertos y sociables. (To make new friends, they must be more open and sociable.)

En la oficina, debemos mantener un ambiente profesional en todo momento. (At the office, we must maintain a professional environment at all times.)

Si quieren mejorar su español, deben practicar todos los días. (If they want to improve their Spanish, they must practice every day.)

Para tener una vida sana, debes comer bien y hacer ejercicio regularmente. (To have a healthy life, you must eat well and exercise regularly.)

Cuando vayas a una entrevista de trabajo, debes vestirte de manera apropiada. (When you go to a job interview, you must dress appropriately.)

Si quieren llegar a tiempo, deben salir temprano. (If they want to arrive on time, they must leave early.)

Para ser un buen líder, debes inspirar y motivar a tu equipo. (To be a good leader, you must inspire and motivate your team.)

En una emergencia, deben mantener la calma y seguir las instrucciones. (In an emergency, they must remain calm and follow the instructions.)

Si quieres tener éxito en la vida, debes trabajar duro y nunca rendirte. (If you want to be successful in life, you must work hard and never give up.)

Para mantener una buena relación con tus hijos, debes pasar tiempo de calidad con ellos. (To maintain a good relationship with your children, you must spend quality time with them.)

Cuando vayas a un país extranjero, debes respetar sus costumbres y tradiciones. (When you go to a foreign country, you must respect their customs and traditions.)

Si quieren aprender un nuevo idioma, deben practicar constantemente y no tener miedo de cometer errores. (If they want to learn a new language, they must practice constantly and not be afraid to make mistakes.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Deber (to owe) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Imperative mood is also known as the Command Form, Affirmative Command Mood, or Direct Command Form in English, and as Modo Imperativo, Imperativo Afirmativo, Mandatos Afirmativos, or Forma de Mandato in Spanish.