What is the Spanish word for "duty"?

Learn how to say "duty" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

duty

Spanish

deber

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Alternative translations of "duty"

obligación
tarea
función
impuesto

Examples of how to use "duty" in Spanish

English
It is your duty to tell the truth.
Spanish
Es tu deber decir la verdad.
English
It is my duty to help others.
Spanish
Es mi deber ayudar a los demás.
English
She completed her duty before leaving.
Spanish
Ella cumplió con su deber antes de irse.
English
They discuss duty during the meeting.
Spanish
Discuten sobre el deber durante la reunión.
English
Parents have a duty to protect children.
Spanish
Los padres tienen el deber de proteger a los niños.

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