qué puedes hacer
- Dictionary
qué puedes hacer(
keh
pweh
-
dehs
ah
-
sehr
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (informal) (in indirect questions; what you have capability of doing; second person singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
a. what you can do
No sé qué puedes hacer para resolver el problema. Quizá tengas que llevar la computadora a la tienda.I don't know what you can do to solve the problem. Maybe you'll have to take the computer to the store.
b. what you're able to do
Solo tú conoces tus propias limitaciones, y sabes qué puedes hacer y qué no.Only you know what your limitations are, and what you're able to do and what not.
2. (informal) (in indirect questions; what you have permission to do; second person singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
a. what you can do
Si tu madre es tan estricta, lo mejor es que le preguntes qué puedes hacer y qué no.If your mother is so strict, it'll be best if you ask her what you can do and what not.
b. what you're allowed to do
Aquí tienes una lista de qué puedes hacer y qué no en este retiro espiritual.Here there's a list of what you're allowed to do and what not at this spiritual retreat.
3. (informal) (in questions; what you have capability of doing; second person singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
a. what can you do
¿Qué puedes hacer si tus hijos no te hacen caso? - Nada, esperar a que maduren.What can you do if your children won't listen to you? - Nothing, just wait for them to grow up.
b. what are you able to do
"¿Qué puedes hacer para cambiar la situación?" me preguntó la psiquiatra."What are you able to do to change the situation?" the psychiatrist asked me.
4. (informal) (in questions; what you have permission to do; second person singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
a. what can you do
¿Qué puedes hacer en este río? - Según esa señal, ni pescar ni bañarte.What can you do in this river? - According to that sign, neither fishing nor swimming.
b. what are you allowed to do
No puedes pisar el césped ni cruzar en rojo ni beber alcohol. ¿Qué puedes hacer entonces?You have to keep off the grass, and aren't allowed to cross when the light is red, or drink alcohol. What are you allowed to do then?
Examples
Machine Translators
Translate qué puedes hacer using machine translators
Random Word
Roll the dice and learn a new word now!
Want to Learn Spanish?
Spanish learning for everyone. For free.
