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deber — Subjunctive (Subjuntivo)

to owe / must / should

The subjunctive conjugation of deber (regular -er verb, ranked #14). Used in clauses expressing wishes, doubt, emotion, or uncertainty — typically after que. Triggers: querer, esperar, dudar, ojalá.

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Pronoun Subjunctive conjugation
yo deba
debas
él/ella/Ud. deba
nosotros debamos
vosotros debáis
ellos/ellas/Uds. deban

Example sentence

Quiero que tú debas más.

I want you to owe more.

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