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Old 06-24-2009, 10:47 AM   #3
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Default Re: Behoove

"To behoove" is a rather formal word. In informal situations, one could say "You should, in would be in your best self interest to, you ought to..."

I heard angry boss tell his secretary, "Le interesa/interesaría hacerlo." I don't remember what he wanted her to do, but the meaning was quite clear, "It would behoove you to do it." Just another possibility.
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