dever
must, should, to owe
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/deˈveɾ/
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Cultural Note
Dever is a versatile modal verb. In the present it expresses obligation ('Devo ir' — I must go) or probability ('Deve ser tarde' — It must be late). In the imperfect it becomes a softer suggestion: 'Você devia descansar' (You should rest). As a noun, 'dever' means 'duty' and 'deveres' means 'homework.'
📝 Example Sentences
Você deve estudar mais.
You should study more.
Devo dinheiro ao meu amigo.
I owe money to my friend.
Deve estar chovendo lá fora.
It must be raining outside.