devíamos

Devíamos is a Portuguese word, a verb conjugation. It specifically represents the first-person plural imperfect subjunctive form of the verb dever. The verb dever generally translates to "to owe," "to have to," or "should." Therefore, "devíamos" conveys a sense of obligation, recommendation, or possibility in the past, from the perspective of "we."

When used in a sentence, "devíamos" often expresses what "we ought to have done," "we were supposed to do," or "it was advisable for us to do." For example, in a past context, one might say "Devíamos ter estudado mais" which means "We should have studied more." This implies a regret or a missed opportunity. Another usage could be in a hypothetical past situation, such as "Se tivéssemos dinheiro, devíamos viajar" meaning "If we had money, we should travel." This illustrates a conditional recommendation. The imperfect subjunctive mood allows for nuanced expressions of doubt, desire, or unfulfilled actions in relation to past events or hypothetical scenarios involving the group "we."