No debe

Alexander B.A2Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

Does no debe stand for must not or don't have to ?

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Alexander

Asked 6 years ago

InmaKwiziq Head of Spanish, Native Spanish TeacherCorrect answer

Hi Alexander

Generally "no debe" means "he/she/you formal must not". For "don't have to" we would use "No tener que". For example:

"No debe comer durante una hora." = You must not eat for an hour.

"No tiene que solicitar el empleo. Ya es suyo." = You don't have to apply for the job. It is yours already.

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Like06 years ago

Does no debe stand for must not or don't have to ?

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Alexander

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