should

deber

Indica que hacer algo sería una buena idea o lo correcto.

En inglés sencillo: Used to say that doing something is a good idea or the right thing to do.

• You should get some sleep.
• Should we ask someone for help?
• I should have studied harder for the test.

Cómo se usa: should + base verb (You should drink some water.); should have + past participle (I should have brought a coat.)

Sinónimos: ought to

Expresiones frecuentes: should rest, should try something, should see someone, should visit someone

deber

Indica lo que se espera que hagan las personas, especialmente en normas o instrucciones.

En inglés sencillo: Used to tell people what they are expected to do, especially in rules or instructions.

• Staff should wear their name badges.
• Applications should arrive before the deadline.
• You should not leave this door open.

Cómo se usa: should + base verb (Visitors should sign in at reception.); should be + past participle (Forms should be returned by Friday.)

Sinónimos: ought to, be expected to

Expresiones frecuentes: should submit something, should wear something, should report something