English-Portuguese translations for should

• dever
  Deveríamos ter definido prioridades. We should have set priorities.
  Isso nunca deverá ser esquecido. This should never be forgotten.
  Não deveríamos ter medo disso. We should not be afraid of this.
• caso
  Como deveremos tratar esses casos? How should we handle such cases?
  Que deve fazer-se em casos desses?What should be done in such cases?
  Deveríamos estudar atentamente o caso do Japão. One should study the case of Japan closely.
• se
  Será que devíamos realmente recompensar isso? Should this really be rewarded?
  Este centro deve ser aberto em Junho de 2011. This should be open in June 2011.
  Os organismos dirigentes que se acautelem. Governing bodies should watch out.

Definition of should

• Be obliged to; have an obligation to;
• ought to;
• Will be likely to ;
• A variant of would when used with first person subjects
• A statement of what ought to be the case as opposed to what is the case
• To make a statement of what ought to be true, as opposed to reality

Examples

• What do I think? What should I do?
• You should never drink and drive.
• You should always wear a seat belt.
• You should brush your teeth every day.
• I should exercise more often, but Im too lazy.
• When you press this button, the pilot flame should ignite
• You should be warm enough with that coat.
• If I should be late, go without me.
• Should you need extra blankets, you will find them in the closet.
• I told him that I should be busy tomorrow.
• I should imagine that everything is fine right now.
• I should be lucky if I were you.

Related words

• shoulder
• shoulders
• broad-shouldered
• big-shouldered
• shoulder-to-shoulder
• shoulder-length
• shoulderblade
• tubeshoulders
• shoulderbag