puedo ver esa escultura

I can see that sculpture

I may see that sculpture

puedo ver esa escultura(pweh-doh behr eh-sah ehs-kool-too-rah)

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1. (used to talk about perception)

a. I can see that sculpture

Puedo ver esa escultura que está al lado de la puerta, pero no la otra.

I can see that sculpture that is next to the door, but not the other.

2. (used to talk about permission)

a. I may see that sculpture

Pregúntale al guardia si puedo ver esa escultura.

Ask the guard if I may see that sculpture.

b. I can see that sculpture

No sé si puedo ver la escultura a menos que pague la entrada.

I'm not sure I can see that sculpture unless I pay the ticket.