devo confessar que

I must confess that

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I must confess that Used to introduce a frank admission or confession. Devo can also be translated as “I have to” in this expression.
PO: Devo confessar que não conhecia essa música.
EN: I must confess that I didn't know this song.

Desculpe, porém devo confessar que não entendi bem seu comentário.

Sorry, but I must confess that I didn’t quite understand your comment.

Devo confessar que sou bem maluco.

I have to admit that I'm pretty crazy.

Devo confessar que eu sou bem maluco.

I have to admit that I'm pretty crazy.

Devo confessar que fui bastante incapaz de ver a atração dele.

I must confess that I was quite unable to see his appeal.

Eu devo confessar que sou bem maluco.

I have to admit that I'm pretty crazy.

Devo confessar que não esperava esse resultado.

I must confess that I did not expect this result.

Devo confessar que ainda não li.

I have to admit that I still haven't read it.