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Devo
Devo is the first person singular of dever and expresses personal obligation. Use devo for what you feel you ought to do, and tenho de for what circumstances force you to do. Devo pedir desculpa is a choice of conscience; tenho de trabalhar is not.
Examples in context
Devo pedir desculpa ao meu irmão.
I must apologise to my brother.
A que horas devo estar lá?
What time should I be there?
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