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"Yo puedo" is a form of "yo puedo", a phrase which is often translated as "I can". "Yo quiero" is a form of "yo quiero", a phrase which is often translated as "I want". Learn more about the difference between "yo puedo" and "yo quiero" below.
yo puedo(
yoh
pweh
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doh
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. I can
Yo puedo salir a las tres los viernes para recoger a mi hijo porque mi jefa es muy comprensiva.I can leave at three on Fridays to collect my son because my boss is very understanding.
a. I might
Yo puedo estar equivocado, pero estoy seguro de que tú tampoco tienes razón.I might be wrong, but I'm sure you're not right either.
yo quiero
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).