debo hacer algo

I have to do something

→ deber
phrase Uncommon #19,009
I have to do something The verb form changes to match the subject, as in debes hacer algo (“you have to do something”).
SP: Debo hacer algo para ayudar.
EN: I have to do something to help.

Desde que sé que mi salvador tiene problemas, siento que debo hacer algo.

Since I learned that my savior is having problems, I feel I must do something.

— タンポポ (1985)

Debo hacer algo, ahora no le diré más.

I have to do something; I won’t tell him/her anything else now.

— Pinocho (2019)

Antes debo hacer algo.

I need to do something first.

— Yojimbo (1961)

Entiendo que debo hacer algo que valga la pena.

I understand that I must do something worthwhile.

Debo hacer algo, pero volveré antes de que empiece.

I have to do something, but I'll be back before I start.

— Five Nights at Freddy's 2 (2025)

Debo hacer algo.

I must do something.

Debo hacer algo con eso, te preparo un pie.

I need to do something about that, I'll make you a pie.

— Mommy (2014)