are you able to(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g once upon a time).
phrase
1. (used to address one person)
a. puedes (singular)
A word of phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g. How are you?).
(informal)
Are you able to exercise with that cast on your arm?¿Puedes hacer ejercicio con ese yeso en el brazo?
b. eres capaz de (singular)
A word of phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g. How are you?).
(informal)
Are you able to move your foot even though it hurts?¿Eres capaz de mover el pie aunque te duele?
c. puede (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g. usted).
(formal)
Are you able to lift that?¿Puede levantar eso?
d. es capaz de (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g. usted).
(formal)
Are you able to sign the documents today without her consent?¿Es capaz de firmar los documentos hoy sin su consentimiento?
2. (used to address multiple people)
b. son capaces de (plural)
Are you able to sing the high notes?¿Son capaces de cantar las notas altas?
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