Spanish Phrase
Deberíamos mandarlos la semana que viene.
Meaning
This sentence suggests that we ought to send them (the items, documents, etc.) sometime during the upcoming week. It conveys a polite recommendation rather than a firm command.
When to use
Use this phrase when planning logistics with a team, confirming a deadline, or offering a gentle reminder about sending something in the near future.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Deberíamosmandarloslasemanaqueviene
Conditional Mood (Deberíamos)
The verb 'deber' in the conditional form expresses suggestion or recommendation, equivalent to 'we should' in English.
Pronoun Attachment (mandarlos)
The direct object pronoun 'los' is attached to the infinitive 'mandar', forming 'mandarlos' meaning 'to send them'.
Relative Clause (que viene)
The phrase 'que viene' is a relative clause meaning 'that comes', used here to specify 'next week'.
Time Expression (la semana que viene)
A common way to say 'next week' in Spanish, literally 'the week that comes'.
🗨In Conversation
¿Cuándo podemos enviar los informes a la oficina central?
When can we send the reports to headquarters?
Deberíamos mandarlos la semana que viene.
We should send them next week.
✕Common Mistakes
Deberíamos mandarles la semana que viene.
The pronoun must agree with the direct object; use 'los' for masculine plural direct objects, not 'les' which is indirect.
Debería mandarlos la semana que viene.
Using singular 'debería' changes the subject to 'he/she/it' instead of 'we'.
Deberíamos mandarlos la semana siguiente.
While correct, 'la semana siguiente' is less common in spoken Spanish for 'next week' compared to 'la semana que viene'.
↔Alternatives
Sería bueno enviarlos la próxima semana.
It would be good to send them next week.
Podríamos mandarlos la semana que viene.
We could send them next week.
Envíalos la semana que viene.
Send them next week.
Cultural Tip
In Spanish‑speaking workplaces, using the conditional (deberíamos) softens suggestions and shows respect for the listener's opinion. Avoid sounding too direct unless you have clear authority; otherwise, opt for phrases like 'sería bueno' or 'podríamos'.