puedo servirles

can I help you

puedo servirles

phrase

1. (can I be of assistance; in questions; second person plural)

a. can I help you

Buscamos al señor Fonseca. - Ese soy yo. ¿En qué puedo servirles?

We're looking for Mr. Fonseca. - That would be me. How can I help you?

b. may I help you

¿Cómo puedo servirles? - Pues, estamos pensando en comprar una propiedad en el país y queremos que nos asesore.

How may I help you? - Well, we're thinking of buying property in the country, and we want you to advise us.

2. (I can be of assistance; in statements; second person plural)

a. I can help you

Si puedo servirles en algo, no duden en decirme.

If I can help you with anything, don't hesitate to tell me.

3. (can I offer you food; in questions; second person plural)

a. can I serve you

¿Puedo servirles ensalada? - Por favor.

Can I serve you salad? - Please.

b. may I serve you

¿Puedo servirles, señores? - Sí, por favor. Me estoy muriendo de hambre.

May I serve you, gentleman? - Yes, please. I'm starving.

4. (I can offer you food; in statements; second person plural)

a. I can serve you

Puedo servirles más arroz, si desean.

I can serve you more rice, if you want.