be able to speak
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be able to speak(
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buhl
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)A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
a. poder hablar
I asked her is she was able to speak Spanish, but she didn't respond.Le pregunté si podía hablar español, pero no respondió.
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
a. poder hablar
He recovered from aphasia and now he is able to speak.Se recuperó de afasia y puede hablar ahora.
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