can you

can you(
kahn
 
yu
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. puedes
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)
(singular)
Can you drive a car?¿Puedes manejar un coche?
b. puede
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(singular)
Can you recommend any good stocks to buy?¿Puede recomendar buenas acciones para comprar?
a. pueden (plural)
Children, can you please stop talking and listen?Niños, ¿pueden dejar de hablar y escuchar, por favor?
a. se puede
Can you drive across the United States in one day?¿Se puede atravesar en carro los Estados Unidos en un día?
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