Meaning
«You shouldn't» é uma expressão em inglês usada para dar um conselho ou uma recomendação negativa, indicando que não é apropriado ou aconselhável fazer algo. Em português, poderíamos entender essa expressão como "Você não deveria".
Essa expressão é frequentemente usada em situações do dia a dia quando queremos sugerir a alguém que evite determinadas ações, geralmente com a intenção de ajudá-los a evitar consequências negativas. Por exemplo, se alguém está pensando em sair na chuva sem guarda-chuva, você poderia dizer: «You shouldn't go out without an umbrella», sugerindo que sair sem guarda-chuva pode não ser uma boa ideia.
A estrutura da frase é simples: «You» (você) + «shouldn't» (não deveria) + verbo no infinitivo sem "to". Essa fórmula permite que você facilmente adapte a expressão a diferentes contextos, dependendo do conselho que quer dar.
Usar «You shouldn't» pode ser uma forma educada e indireta de aconselhar alguém, ao invés de ser muito direto ou autoritário. Por isso, é uma ferramenta útil na comunicação interpessoal, especialmente em situações onde você deseja sugerir algo de maneira gentil e respeitosa.
Today's Sentences
- You shouldn’t work so hard.
- You shouldn’t be so late all the time.
- You shouldn’t eat with your mouth open.
- You shouldn’t have to pay for everything.
- You shouldn’t ride your bike across the road.
- Writer's Note
01
You shouldn’t work so hard.
Situation 1
I haven’t seen you at home for the past three days.
I’ve been at work and crashing at a friends’ house nearby.
You shouldn’t work so hard.
Overwork won’t buy you happiness.
O excesso de trabalho não vai te trazer felicidade.
I know.
Just gotta close this one account and then I’ll ask for some time off.
Só preciso fechar esta conta e então pedirei um tempo de folga.
Situation 2
Gosh, your nose is bleeding.
Here’s a tissue.
Aqui está um lenço.
Thanks.
I’ve been staying up late this past week to complete this project on time.
Fiquei acordado até tarde na última semana para completar este projeto a tempo.
You shouldn’t work so hard.
Well, you know what they say.
There is no elevator to success, you have to take the stairs.
Não há elevador para o sucesso, você tem que subir as escadas.
02
You shouldn’t be so late all the time.
Situation 1
Are you on your way?
I’m almost there.
Sorry for making you wait.
Desculpe por te fazer esperar.
You shouldn’t be so late all the time.
I’ve been here for an hour.
Estou aqui há uma hora.
I’m not late all the time.
And I tried my best to leave the house earlier.
E eu tentei o meu melhor para sair de casa mais cedo.
Situation 2
You shouldn’t be so late all the time.
This again?
When have I been so late that I made you wait.
Quando eu me atrasei tanto que te fiz esperar?
Today!
You were late today!
Você se atrasou hoje!
A person can be late once in a while.
03
You shouldn’t eat with your mouth open.
Situation 1
You shouldn’t eat with your mouth open.
Was I?
Yes, you were.
Mind your manners, please.
Por favor, seja educado.
I had no idea, I didn’t mean to.
Sorry about that.
Desculpe por isso.
Situation 2
This is so tasty.
I agree.
It’s very delicious.
Está muito delicioso.
Can I just tell you something?
You shouldn’t eat with your mouth open.
Você não deve comer de boca aberta.
If I don’t open my mouth, how can I eat?
04
You shouldn’t have to pay for everything.
Situation 1
So I'm taking my girlfriend to Hawaii over the summer.
That’s great!
How about our trip next year?
Que tal nossa viagem no ano que vem?
I’m not too sure.
The Hawaii trip is gonna cost me quite a bit.
A viagem para o Havaí vai me custar bastante.
You shouldn’t have to pay for everything.
Situation 2
You shouldn’t have to pay for everything.
You’re right.
But, do you know what happens if I don’t?
Mas, você sabe o que acontece se eu não fizer isso?
People call you stingy and cheap?
Exactly.
What’s a guy to do?
O que um cara deve fazer?
05
You shouldn’t ride your bike across the road.
Situation 1
You shouldn’t ride your bike across the road.
Why?
It’s safer to walk your bike across to avoid crashing into a vehicle and other people.
What’s the point of riding a bike then?
Situation 2
Hey, how did you get home so fast?
I rode my bike.
You know, you shouldn’t ride your bike across the road.
But it’s such a hassle to get off your bike and walk it all the way across.
Writer's Note
"Should" is used to give suggestions, advice, recommendations, or to express what we think is right or wrong. So naturally "should not" is used to express prohibition, absence of obligation, or to emphasize something.
Can you think of a time that you advised someone NOT to do something? At times, lot of what is said ends up being unwanted advice. But only because we care, right? To compare, here are some examples of "should" and "should not" sentences:
"Should" Examples:
- You should wear layers during winter.
- She should go to school earlier.
- He should eat healthier.
- We should go to the park.
- They should be more careful.
"Should not" Examples:
- You shouldn't spend so much money.
- She shouldn't dress so seductively for work.
- He shouldn't try so hard to impress her.
- We shouldn't judge anybody but ourselves.
- They shouldn't back down in their beliefs.
What "should" or "should not" examples can you think of? Practice them, write them down, ask your friends, send us a message! Anything to get the ball rolling. You got this!⚡