should

used to say what you think is the right or best thing to do, especially when giving advice or making a suggestion

debería, debería hacer algo

• should + base form of verb

Collocations you should go to the doctor · we should leave now

• You should see a doctor.

  Deberías ver al médico.

used to say that something is possible or likely, but not certain

debería ser posible que, debería haber

• should + base form of verb

Collocations it should be possible to do something · there should be enough food for everyone

• It shouldn't be difficult.

  No debería ser difícil.

used to say that you are sorry about something that happened or did not happen, especially when it was your fault

debería haber hecho algo

• should have + past participle

Collocations I should have gone to the party · she shouldn't have said that

• You should have told me earlier.

  Deberías haberme dicho antes.

used to say that someone has a duty or responsibility to do something

debería hacer algo, es deber de alguien

• should + base form of verb

Collocations you should pay your bills on time · they should respect the rules

• They should clean up their mess.

  Deberían limpiar su desorden.

used to say that something is expected or hoped for, but not certain

debería pasar algo, debería haber algo

• should + base form of verb

Collocations it should be sunny tomorrow · there shouldn't be any problems with the flight

• The meeting should start at 3 PM.

  La reunión debería empezar a las 3 de la tarde.

used to suggest something politely or tentatively

podrías hacer algo, ¿por qué no haces algo?

• should + base form of verb

Collocations you should try this restaurant · we shouldn't miss the concert

• You should visit that museum.

  Podrías visitar ese museo.

used to say what someone's duty or responsibility is, especially when it is not being done

debería hacer algo, es deber de alguien

• should + base form of verb

Collocations they should report the incident to the police · the company should provide training for its employees

• The government should act now.

  El gobierno debería actuar ahora.

used to say that you are sorry about something that happened or did not happen, especially when it was your fault

debería haber hecho algo

• should have + past participle

Collocations I should have studied harder for the exam · she shouldn't have missed that opportunity

• You should have told me sooner.

  Deberías haberme dicho antes.