Deber present subjunctive conjugation
Deber in the present subjunctive: deba, debas, deba, debamos, debáis, deban.
- to owe; must; should
- regular
- Participle: debido
- Gerund: debiendo
Present subjunctive presente de subjuntivo
| yo | deba |
|---|---|
| tú | debas |
| él/ella/usted | deba |
| nosotros | debamos |
| vosotros | debáis |
| ellos/ellas/ustedes | deban |
How to use deber in the present subjunctive
The present subjunctive of deber is regular: deba, debas, deba, debamos, deban. It appears after doubt or negation ("No creo que debas preocuparte") and in relative clauses about unknown things: "Busco a alguien que no deba favores." It is less frequent than the indicative, but useful in polite disagreement and careful advice.
Examples
No creo que debas preocuparte por eso.
I don't think you should worry about that.
Es raro que deban tanto dinero.
It's strange that they owe so much money.
Avísame si hay algo más que deba firmar.
Let me know if there is anything else I need to sign.
Quick check: deber in the present subjunctive
More deber tenses
- All deber tenses
- Deber present
- Deber preterite
- Deber imperfect
- Deber future
- Deber conditional
- Deber affirmative commands
Other verbs in the present subjunctive
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