you can't be
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you can't be
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. no puedes ser (informal) (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 word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
You can't be my tutor. You barely passed the test!No puedes ser mi tutor. ¡Casi ni aprobaste el examen!
b. no puede ser (formal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
You can't be a teacher without the right certification.No puede ser maestro sin la certificación correcta.
c. no pueden ser (plural)
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
You can't be wimps. Stand up for yourselves!No pueden ser cobardes. ¡No se dejen pisotear!
a. no puedes estar (informal) (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 word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
You can't be sad. It's Christmastime!No puedes estar triste. ¡Es Navidad!
b. no puede estar (formal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
I'm sorry, sir, but you can't be in here without a pass.Disculpe, señor, pero no puede estar aquí sin un pase.
c. no pueden estar (plural)
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
The coach said you can't be on the team. You're not old enough.El entrenador dijo que no pueden estar en el equipo. Son muy jóvenes.
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