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deves esperar

[ˈdɛvəʃ ɪʃpəˈrar]
verb phrase
you must wait / you should wait / you have to wait
1. Second person singular present indicative of the verb 'dever' (must/should) combined with 'esperar' (to wait), expressing obligation or necessity for someone to wait
You must wait for the results before making a decision.
Deves esperar pelos resultados antes de tomar uma decisão.
2. An instruction or requirement that someone should remain patient and not rush
You should wait a bit longer; the doctor will see you soon.
Deves esperar um pouco mais; o médico te verá em breve.
Synonyms
tens de esperarprecisas esperardeves aguardaré preciso esperar
Antonyms
não deves esperardeves apressar-tedeves agir já

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
você deve esperar
Brazilian Portuguese typically uses 'você' instead of the informal 'tu'
Portugal
deves esperar
Standard form in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

deves esperar pela tua vez
deves esperar pacientemente
deves esperar sentado
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