can you tell me

can you tell me(
kahn
 
yu
 
tehl
 
mi
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. me puedes decir
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 tell me what time the movie starts?¿Me puedes decir a qué hora empieza la película?
b. me puedes contar
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 tell me a joke?¿Me puedes contar un chiste?
c. me puede decir
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(singular)
Sir, can you tell me when the train leaves, please?Señor, ¿me puede decir cuándo sale el tren, por favor?
d. me puede contar
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 tell me the story behind your artwork?¿Me puede contar la historia detrás de sus obras?
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