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How to Say "you shall" in Spanish

The Spanish word foryou shallis deberásA2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

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verbA2
formal or authoritative command
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Examples

Deberás entregar el informe el próximo lunes.

You will have to hand in the report next Monday.

Para entrar al club, deberás mostrar tu identificación.

To enter the club, you must show your ID.

Si quieres ganar, deberás esforzarte al máximo.

If you want to win, you'll have to give your absolute best.

Using 'Deberás' for Future Commands

Even though it's technically a 'future' word, we often use it to give firm instructions or set rules that must be followed later.

Informal 'You' form

This specific form is used when talking to one person you know well (the 'tú' form).

Obligation vs. Advice

Mistake:Using 'deberás' when you just want to give friendly advice.

Correction: Use 'deberías' (you should) for advice. 'Deberás' sounds much more like a mandatory requirement.

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