Dovrete

Dovrete is the second-person plural form of the Italian verb dovere in the future simple tense. It expresses a future obligation or necessity for the subject “you” (voi), and is commonly translated as “you will have to” or “you must” in English, depending on context.

Usage and meaning

Dovrete is used when instructions, deadlines, or expectations are stated for a future time. It denotes that a task will be required of the addressed group. It is distinct from the present form dovete, which expresses a current obligation. Dovrete is followed by an infinitive, for example: dovrete finire entro stasera (you will have to finish by tonight) or dovrete studiare per l’esame (you will have to study for the exam).

Conjugation and related forms

Dovere, the root verb, is a modal verb. In the future simple, the relevant forms include: io dovrò, tu dovrai, lui/lei dovrà, noi dovremo, voi dovrete, loro dovranno. Dovrete shares the same stem dovr- with the other persons in the same tense. The phrase can appear in both formal and informal contexts and often appears in instructions, schedules, and formal announcements.

Etymology and usage notes

Dovere derives from the Latin debēre, meaning to owe or to owe obligation. In modern Italian, dovere is used to express necessity, obligation, or probability. Dovrete specifically marks future obligation for the addressed plural audience, making it a common choice in planning documents, announcements, and directives.

Examples

- Domani dovrete consegnare il progetto. (Tomorrow you will have to submit the project.)

- Se non verificate i dati, dovrete rifare l’analisi. (If you don’t verify the data, you will have to redo the analysis.)