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dovrebbe

English translation of dovrebbe

should

In Italian, 'dovrebbe' is a conjugated form of the verb 'dovere', which indicates an obligation, necessity, or propriety. It is often used in conditional sentences and polite requests. Just like 'should' in English, 'dovrebbe' is commonly used to give advice or suggestions.


Example sentences using: dovrebbe

Dovrebbe essere qui entro mezzogiorno.

English translation of Dovrebbe essere qui entro mezzogiorno.

He should be here by noon.

This sentence is constructed using 'dovrebbe' to express an expectation, specifically referring to a person who is expected to arrive at a certain time.

Non dovrebbe piovere oggi.

English translation of Non dovrebbe piovere oggi.

It shouldn't rain today.

In this example, 'dovrebbe' is used to cast doubt or uncertainty on an event occurring - in this case, on whether it will rain today.

Dovrebbe essere possibile risolvere questo problema.

English translation of Dovrebbe essere possibile risolvere questo problema.

It should be possible to solve this problem.

This sentence uses 'dovrebbe' in a permissive or potential sense, to express the possibility or likelihood of something happening, in this instance, solving a problem.

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