deber present tense conjugation
Deber (should/must/to owe) in the present tense: debo, debes, debe, debemos, debéis, deben.
Presente Present
| yo | |
|---|---|
| tú | |
| él/ella/usted | |
| nosotros | |
| vosotros | |
| ellos/ellas/ustedes |
ending regular · irr breaks the pattern · tap a form to hear it
When to use the present tense
The present (presente de indicativo) describes what happens now, what happens regularly, and fixed facts. It is also used for the near future: “Mañana salgo a las ocho.”
How it is formed
Regular endings attach to the stem (infinitive minus -ar/-er/-ir): -ar → o, as, a, amos, áis, an; -er → o, es, e, emos, éis, en; -ir → o, es, e, imos, ís, en.
Deber is regular here, so it is a good model for other verbs of the same class.
Deber in a sentence
- Debo estudiar más.I should study more.
- Le debía dinero a su amigo.He owed money to his friend.
Regular verb; followed by infinitive for obligation; also means 'to owe' money.
FAQ
What is the present tense of deber?
Deber in the Spanish present tense: yo debo, tú debes, él/ella/usted debe, nosotros debemos, vosotros debéis, ellos/ellas/ustedes deben.
Is deber irregular in the present tense?
No. In the present tense deber takes the regular endings for its verb class, so debo follows the same pattern as any regular verb.
When do you use the Spanish present tense?
The present (presente de indicativo) describes what happens now, what happens regularly, and fixed facts. It is also used for the near future: “Mañana salgo a las ocho.”
How is the present tense formed?
Regular endings attach to the stem (infinitive minus -ar/-er/-ir): -ar → o, as, a, amos, áis, an; -er → o, es, e, emos, éis, en; -ir → o, es, e, imos, ís, en.
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