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¿Qué puedes hacer?
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¿Qué puedes hacer?

¿Qué puedes hacer?(
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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)
(What do you have capability of doing?; second person singular)
a. What can you do?
El pasado no te queda más remedio que aceptarlo. ¿Qué puedes hacer? Cambiarlo, desde luego, no.You have no choice but to accept the past. What can you do? You can't change it for sure.
b. What are you able to do?
Llevo una semana estudiando español. - ¿Qué puedes hacer? - Puedo presentarme y preguntar la hora.I've been studying Spanish for one week. - What are you able to do? - I'm able to introduce myself and ask the time.
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)
(What do you have permission to do?; second person singular)
a. What can you do?
Mis padres no me dejan bañarme ni montar en bici. - ¿Qué puedes hacer? - Según ellos, nada.My parents won't let me go for a swim, or a ride. - What can you do? - Nothing, according to them.
b. What are you allowed to do?
Este juego tiene un montón de reglas, y hay muchas cosas que no puedes hacer. - ¿Qué puedes hacer?This game has lots of rules, and there are many things you are not allowed to do. - What are you allowed to do?
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