ought to

US /ˈɔːt tə/
UK /ˈɔːt tə/
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1.

deveria, devia

used to indicate duty or correctness, typically when criticizing someone's actions

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You ought to apologize for your behavior.
Você deveria se desculpar pelo seu comportamento.
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They ought to have known better.
Eles deviam ter sabido melhor.
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shouldmusthave to
2.

deveria, devia

used to indicate a desirable or advisable course of action

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We ought to leave soon if we want to avoid traffic.
Nós deveríamos sair logo se quisermos evitar o trânsito.
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It ought to be a beautiful day tomorrow.
Deveria ser um dia lindo amanhã.
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shouldis supposed tois expected to
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ought