Sep
10
2009
Spanish Auxiliary verb:Deben de
Author: Johns SmithSpanish Auxiliary verb:Deben de
Pronunciation:Day-bayn day
Translation:Have to
Function:Auxiliary verb
Spanish calls for ‘de’ to be added when verb ‘Deber’ is used as an auxiliary to other verbs, as in ‘Usted debe de escuchar antes de hablar’ [You have to listen before you talk].
On the other part, you shouldn’t add ‘de’ when it is not necessary.
Example:Debe de poner atención
Translation:You must pay attention
