Deveriam
Should
Language note: 'Deveriam' is the conditional form of 'dever', indicating obligation or suggestion.
Culture note: In Portuguese culture, advice is often shared with polite suggestions using 'deveriam'.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Deveriam
[deh-VAY-ree-ahm]
Should
Used to indicate obligation or duty.
Eles deveriam chegar cedo.
They should arrive early.
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