qué puede

qué puede(
keh
 
pweh
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deh
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. what can he
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
(masculine)
Ya sé que Mateo no quiere divorciarse, pero ¿qué puede hacer?I know Mateo doesn't want a divorce, but what can he do?
b. what can she
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
(feminine)
¿Qué puede decir para convencer a todo el mundo de que las acusaciones contra ella son mentira?What can she possibly say to convince the world that the allegations against her are false?
c. what can it (neuter)
El título de la conferencia es "Qué es el yoga y qué puede hacer por ti".The title of the talk is "What's yoga, and what can it do for you."
d. what can
¿Qué pude hacer una mujer para ayudar a tener un embarazo saludable?What can a woman do to help her have a healthy pregnancy?
e. what could
¿Qué puede ser más importante que el nacimiento de tu hijo? Deja lo que estés haciendo y vete al hospital.What could be more important than the birth of your child? Just leave whatever you're doing and go to the hospital.
2.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(in questions; second person singular)
a. what can you
Ahora conteste a mis preguntas, por favor. ¿Qué puede ver en esta imagen?Now answer my questions, please. What can you see in this picture?
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