deberíais
“deberíais” means “you all should” in Spanish (giving advice to a group in Spain).
you all should
Also: you all ought to
📝 In Action
Deberíais descansar un poco antes del viaje.
A2You all should rest a bit before the trip.
Deberíais saber que la tienda cierra pronto.
B1You all should know that the shop closes soon.
Si queréis ganar, deberíais practicar más.
B1If you want to win, you all should practice more.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: deberíais
Question 1 of 1
If you are in Madrid and want to suggest to your friends that they should leave, which word do you use?
📚 More Resources
👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'debere', which originally meant 'to have something from someone,' eventually evolving into 'to owe' or 'to be obliged to do something'.
First recorded: 12th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'deberíais' mean the same thing as 'debéis'?
Not exactly. 'Debéis' sounds like a direct obligation (you must), while 'deberíais' is softer and sounds like advice (you should).
Is this used for one person or many?
It is always used for a group of people (you all).