deberán
“deberán” means “they will have to” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
they will have to
Also: you all must, they shall
📝 In Action
Los alumnos deberán traer sus libros mañana.
A2The students will have to bring their books tomorrow.
Ustedes deberán registrarse al llegar al hotel.
B1You all must register upon arriving at the hotel.
must (most likely)
Also: they probably are
📝 In Action
Deberán ser las diez ya.
B2It must be ten o'clock already (guessing the time).
Ellos no han llegado; deberán estar en el tráfico.
B2They haven't arrived; they must be stuck in traffic.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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Words that translate to "deberán" in Spanish:
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Quick Quiz: deberán
Question 1 of 1
Which of these sentences uses 'deberán' as a rule for others?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'debere', which means 'to owe' or 'to be bound to'.
First recorded: 12th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'deberán' mean they HAVE to do it or they MIGHT do it?
It usually means they HAVE to do it. It is a future obligation. However, in casual conversation, it can also mean 'they probably are', depending on if you are giving a command or making a guess.
Why is there an accent on the 'a'?
Future tense verbs for 'they' (ellos/ellas/ustedes) always end in '-án' with an accent to ensure the stress stays on the final syllable.