when you can

when you can(
wehn
 
yu
 
kahn
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. cuando puedes
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)
Life is more enjoyable when you can laugh at yourself.La vida es más agradable cuando puedes reírte de ti mismo.
b. cuando puedas
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)
(in the future; singular)
Call me when you can. I miss you.Llámame cuando puedas. Te extraño.
c. cuando puede
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(singular)
Why do you want to work here when you can retire right now?¿Por qué quiere trabajar aquí cuando puede jubilarse ahora mismo?
d. cuando pueda
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(in the future; singular)
Bring me those documents when you can.Tráigame esos documentos cuando pueda.
a. cuando pueden (plural)
I don't know why you guys want to go to the movies when you can watch movies for free at my house.No sé por qué ustedes quieren ir al cine cuando pueden ver películas gratis en mi casa.
b. cuando puedan (in the future; plural)
Thank you so much for helping us. - You're welcome. Pay me back when you can.Muchas gracias por ayudarnos. - De nada. Páguenme cuando puedan.
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