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"Vamos" is a form of "vamos", a phrase which is often translated as "let's go". "Tú puedes" is a form of "tú puedes", a phrase which is often translated as "you can". Learn more about the difference between "vamos" and "tú puedes" below.
vamos(
bah
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mohs
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. let's go
Llegó el taxi. Vamos. - Espera. Voy rápido ir al baño.The taxi is here. Let's go. - Wait. I'm going quickly to the bathroom.
a. come on
Estamos muy cansados. - Vamos, chicos. Ya casi llegamos.We're very tired. - Come on, guys. We're almost there.
b. go
¡Vamos, equipo! ¡A ganar!Go, team! Let's win the game!
a. come on
Me duelen los oídos. - Vamos, no soy tan mal cantante.My ears hurt. - Come on, I'm not such a bad singer.
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tú puedes(
too
 
pweh
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dehs
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
1.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(you're capable of; second person singular)
a. you can
Tú puedes hablar bien español. Solo tienes que practicar.You can speak Spanish well. You only need to practise.
b. you're able to
Tú puedes hacerlo si te esfuerzas.You're able to do it if you make an effort.
2.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(you can achieve it; second person singular)
a. you can do it
¡Ánimo! ¡Tú puedes!Come on! You can do it!
3.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(you have permission to; second person singular)
a. you can
Tú puedes irte ya, Álvaro.You can leave now, Alvaro.
b. you may
Tú puedes venir a verme cuando quieras.You may come to see me any time you want.
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