can you not

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can you not(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. tú no 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)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
(singular)
Will you open this pickle jar for me? - Why? Can you not?¿Me puedes abrir esta frasco de pepinillos? - ¿Qué pasa? ¿Tú no puedes?
b. usted no puede
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
(singular)
I can read that sign from here. Can you not?Puedo leer ese letrero desde acá. ¿Usted no puede?
a. puedes no
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)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
(singular)
Can you not chew like a cow at the table?¿Puedes no masticar como una vaca en la mesa?
a. ustedes no pueden
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
(plural)
Can you not get into the building? - No, it's locked.¿Ustedes no pueden entrar al edificio? - No, está cerrado.
a. pueden no
Can you not practice right now? It's eleven o'clock at night! - OK, we'll just finish this song.¿Pueden no ensayar ahora mismo? ¡Son las once de la noche! - Está bien, solo vamos a terminar de tocar esta canción.
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