can you play

Popularity
500+ learners.
can you play(
kahn
 
yu
 
pley
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. puedes jugar
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 play with the other toy? I need to change this one's batteries.¿Puedes jugar con el otro juguete? Necesito cambiar las pilas de este.
a. sabes tocar
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 play the mandolin? We are looking for someone to join our band.¿Sabes tocar la mandolina? Buscamos a alguien que se una a nuestra banda.
a. puedes jugar
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 play basketball? - No, I don't have very good hand-eye coordination.¿Puedes jugar al baloncesto? - No, no tengo muy buena coordinación ojo-mano.
b. sabes jugar
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 play tennis? - I know the rules, but I haven't practiced much.¿Sabes jugar al tenis? - Conozco las reglas, pero no he practicado mucho.
a. pueden jugar (plural)
Can you play outside? I'm cleaning in here.¿Pueden jugar afuera? Estoy haciendo el aseo aquí.
a. saben tocar (plural)
Can you play instruments? - Yes, we are in the orchestra at our school.¿Saben tocar instrumentos? - Sí, estamos en la orquesta de nuestro colegio.
a. pueden jugar (plural)
Can you play football? - Yes, but we prefer soccer.¿Pueden jugar al fútbol americano? - Sí, pero preferimos el otro fútbol.
b. saben jugar (plural)
Can you play cricket? - We can play baseball. It's similar, right?¿Saben jugar al críquet? - Sabemos jugar al béisbol. Es parecido, ¿no?
Copyright © 2025 Dictionary Media Group, Inc.
Examples
Machine Translators
Translate can you play using machine translators
Why use the SpanishDictionary.com dictionary?

THE BEST SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Get More than a Translation

Get conjugations, examples, and pronunciations for millions of words and phrases in Spanish and English.

WRITTEN BY EXPERTS

Translate with Confidence

Access millions of accurate translations written by our team of experienced English-Spanish translators.

SPANISH AND ENGLISH EXAMPLE SENTENCES

Examples for Everything

Search millions of Spanish-English example sentences from our dictionary, TV shows, and the internet.

REGIONAL TRANSLATIONS

Say It like a Local

Browse Spanish translations from Spain, Mexico, or any other Spanish-speaking country.
Word of the Day
poster