no debí haber

I shouldn’t have

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I shouldn’t have Used to express regret about something you did. It is followed by a past participle.
SP: No debí haber comprado ese teléfono.
EN: I shouldn’t have bought that phone.

No debí haber hablado de sexo delante de Dee.

I shouldn't have talked about sex in front of Dee.

— Un buen ladrón (2025)

Quizá no debí haber llamado.

Maybe I shouldn't have called.

— Paris, je t'aime (2006)

No debí haber enviado ese e-mail.

I shouldn't have sent that email.

Sé que no debí haber escuchado a escondidas.

I know I shouldn't have eavesdropped.

No debí haber comprado tal cosa.

I shouldn't have bought that thing.

No debí haber puesto mi laptop tan cerca del borde de la mesa.

I shouldn't have put my laptop so close to the edge of the table.

No debí haber desperdiciado mi tiempo.

I shouldn't have wasted my time.

No debí haber vendido mi auto.

I shouldn't have sold my car.

No debí haber malgastado mi tiempo viendo aquella película.

I shouldn't have wasted my time watching that movie.