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¿Qué debo hacer?

Grammar & Usage

fixed expression

neutral

How it works

This phrase is an interrogative sentence. "Qué" is an interrogative pronoun meaning 'what'. "Debo" is the first person singular present indicative conjugation of the verb "deber" (to owe, to ought to, to must). "Hacer" is an infinitive verb meaning 'to do' or 'to make'. The structure is 'Interrogative Pronoun + Verb 'deber' (conjugated) + Infinitive Verb'.

Sample sentences

No sé qué debo hacer con este problema.

I don't know what I should do with this problem.

El médico me dijo que debo hacer más ejercicio.

The doctor told me I should do more exercise.

Si pierdo el pasaporte, ¿qué debo hacer?

If I lose my passport, what should I do?

Quick facts

verb_deber:The verb 'deber' followed by an infinitive expresses obligation or recommendation, similar to 'should' or 'must' in English. In this context, it functions as 'should'.

interrogative:The inverted question marks (¿) and question mark (?) indicate an interrogative sentence. 'Qué' requires an accent mark when used as an interrogative pronoun.

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Example

No sé qué debo hacer con este problema.

I don't know what I should do with this problem.

El médico me dijo que debo hacer más ejercicio.

The doctor told me I should do more exercise.