debes tomar

you must take

→ deber

phrase Common #5,312

you must take Used to express obligation or advice. The exact meaning depends on what follows: literal taking, accepting, considering, or using something.

SP: Debes tomar un descanso.

EN: You must take a break.

Debes tomar en cuenta el hecho de que ella estaba enferma.

You must take into account the fact that she was ill.

Debes tomar las cosas tal como son.

You have to take things as they are.

Pues, Hamnet, debes tomar el estudio seriamente.

Well, Hamnet, you must take your studies seriously.

— Hamnet (2025)

Debes tomar este jarabe para la tos.

You should take this cough syrup.

Debes tomar responsabilidad por lo que has hecho.

You must take responsibility for what you have done.

No debes tomar, sobre todo con el estómago vacío.

You shouldn't take it, especially on an empty stomach.

Debes tomar el hecho en consideración.

You must take that fact into consideration.

Debes tomar las cosas como son.

You have to take things as they are.

Debes tomar estas noticias con una pizca de sal.

You should take this news with a grain of salt.

Debes tomar las cosas tal y como son.

You must take things as they are.

Debes tomar la manzana.

You must take the apple.

Debes tomar todo lo que el blanco dice y usarlo contra él.

You must take everything the white man says and use it against him.

— Malcolm X (1992)