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"Si" is a form of "si", a conjunction which is often translated as "if". "Tú puedes" is a form of "tú puedes", a phrase which is often translated as "you can". Learn more about the difference between "si" and "tú puedes" below.
si(
see
)A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences (e.g., The cat and the dog slept.).
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
tú puedes(
too
pweh
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dehs
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (informal) (you're capable of; second person singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
a. you can
Tú puedes hablar bien español. Solo tienes que practicar.You can speak Spanish well. You only need to practise.
2. (informal) (you can achieve it; second person singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
3. (informal) (you have permission to; second person singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
