yes, you can

sí, se puede

sí, puedes

yes, you can(

yehs

kahn

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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).

phrase

1. (used to refer to something able to be done)

a. sí, se puede

You can't grow bananas in this climate. - Yes, you can.No se pueden cultivar plátanos en este clima. - Sí, se puede.

2. (yes, you are able; used to address one person)

a. sí, 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)

I can't ask Maria to go out with me. - Yes, you can. Just do it.No puedo pedirle a María que salga conmigo. - Sí, puedes. Solo hazlo.

b. sí, sabes

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)

I can't tie my shoes, mommy. - Yes, you can.No puedo atarme los zapatos, mami. - Sí, sabes.

3. (yes, you are able; used to address one person)

a. sí, 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)

I can't get my computer to turn on. - Yes, you can, sir. You just have to plug it in first.No puedo lograr que mi computadora se encienda. - Sí, puede, señor. Sólo tiene que conectarla primero.

b. sí, sabe (singular)

I can't get the projector to work. - Yes, you can, Mr. Jones.No puedo hacer funcionar el proyector. - Sí, sabe, Sr. Jones.

4. (yes, you are able; used to address multiple people)

a. sí, pueden (plural)

We can't win without Roland. - Yes, you can.No podemos ganar sin Roland. - Sí, pueden.

b. sí, saben (plural)

We can't row the boat if we're missing a person. - Yes, you can. One person uses two oars.No podemos remar el barco si nos falta una persona. - Sí, pueden. Una persona usa dos remos.

5. (used to refer to something one is allowed to do)

a. sí, se puede

Can you make a burrito without meat? - Yes, you can. You don't need meat at all.¿Se puedes hacer un burrito sin carne? - Sí, se puede. No senecesita carne en absoluto.

6. (yes, you are allowed; used to address one person)

a. sí, 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)

Can I go to the movies with Greg? - Yes, you can. Be home by 10 pm.¿Puedo ir al cine con Greg? - Sí, puedes. Llega a casa antes de las 10 pm.

7. (yes, you are allowed; used to address one person)

a. sí, 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)

Can I show you a house for sale? - Yes, you can.¿Les puedo mostrar una casa en venta? - Sí, puede.

8. (yes, you are allowed; used to address multiple people)

a. sí, pueden

A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).

(formal)

(plural)

Can we help you pack for our trip? - Yes, you can. Bring me the suitcases.¿Te podemos ayudar a empacar para el viaje? - Sí, pueden. Tráiganme las maletas.

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