Confusing Subjunctive and Indicative

You use 'deba' when the main part of the sentence expresses doubt, emotion, a wish, or a judgment about the obligation. For instance, after phrases like 'Es importante que...' (It is important that...).

Subjunctive Trigger

'Deba' is the special form used for 'yo' (I), 'él/ella' (he/she/it), and 'usted' (you formal).

Form Identity

If you start a sentence with a general opinion about necessity (like 'Es necesario que...'), the verb that follows must be 'deba' (or other subjunctive forms).

Use with Impersonal Statements

Very common, essential for expressing necessity, advice, or doubt in complex sentences.

Learn the meaning and usage of the Spanish verb form 'deba' (I/he/she must/should), the present subjunctive form of 'deber,' used to express necessity, doubt, or wishes.

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Complete Conjugation Tables

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

future

imperfect

conditional

preterite

imperative

negative

affirmative

subjunctive

present

imperfect

Practice Conjugations