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be supposed

[/bi səˈpoʊzd/]
verb phrase
supostamente; dever-se
1. To be expected or required to do something according to rules, plans, or what is generally believed
You are supposed to arrive at 9 AM.
Você deveria chegar às 9 da manhã.
2. To be thought or believed to be something (often with doubt)
He is supposed to be an expert in this field.
Ele é suposto ser um especialista neste campo.
3. To be intended or designed to do something
This tool is supposed to make the job easier.
Esta ferramenta é supostamente para facilitar o trabalho.
Synonyms
ought toshouldexpected torequired tomeant to
Antonyms
not required tonot expected toallowed not to

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
deveria; é suposto que
Common in everyday speech
São Paulo
deveria; supostamente
Standard usage
Portugal
supostamente; deveria
Common usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

be supposed to do something
what is someone supposed to do?
not supposed to
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