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nós devamos

should, ought to

→ dever
dev owe + amos we-form subjunctive
verb · present tense, 1st-person plural Rare #36,938
should, ought to Often used after expressions of doubt or uncertainty, such as “não acho que” (“I don’t think that”).
PO: Não acho que devamos sair agora.
EN: I don’t think we should leave now.
Conjugation of dever
Imperative
SingularPlural
First — devamos
Second deve —
Third deva —
Subjunctive present
SingularPlural
First deva devamos
Third deva —

Não acho que devamos abrir as janelas.

I don't think we should open the windows.

Bem, devamos fazer com que ela coma alguns.

Well, we should make her eat some.

— Meu Amigo Totoro (1988)

Não acho que devamos trancar a porta.

I don’t think we should lock the door.

Eu não acho que devamos beber essa água.

I don't think we should drink this water.

Há algo que devamos fazer antes da reunião desta tarde?

Is there anything we should do before this afternoon’s meeting?