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    ¿Debo hacerlo?

    Grammar & Usage

    fixed expression
    neutral

    How it works

    This phrase is a question expressing obligation or recommendation. 'Debo' is the first person singular conjugation of the verb 'deber' (to owe, must, should). 'hacerlo' is composed of the infinitive verb 'hacer' (to do/make) and the direct object pronoun 'lo' (it) attached to the end.

    Sample sentences

    ¿Debo hacerlo ahora o puedo esperar hasta mañana?

    Should I do it now or can I wait until tomorrow?

    No estoy seguro si debo hacerlo de esta manera.

    I'm not sure if I should do it this way.

    Mi jefe me preguntó si debo hacerlo solo o con el equipo.

    My boss asked me if I should do it alone or with the team.

    Quick facts

    conjugation:The verb 'deber' is regular in the present indicative: yo debo, tú debes, él/ella/usted debe, nosotros/as debemos, vosotros/as debéis, ellos/as/ustedes deben.
    pronoun_placement:Direct and indirect object pronouns are typically attached to the end of infinitives or present participles when they follow a conjugated verb. 'Lo' refers to a masculine singular noun or a general concept.

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    Example

    ¿Debo hacerlo ahora o puedo esperar hasta mañana?

    Should I do it now or can I wait until tomorrow?

    No estoy seguro si debo hacerlo de esta manera.

    I'm not sure if I should do it this way.

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