yo tampoco puedo

yo tampoco puedo(
yoh
 
tahm
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poh
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koh
 
pweh
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doh
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. neither can I
No puedo ir a la fiesta. - Yo tampoco puedo. Tengo un examen al día siguiente.I can't go to the party. - Neither can I. I have an exam the next day.
b. I can't either
María no puede ayudarme porque está muy ocupada. ¿Y tú? - Yo tampoco puedo.Maria can't help me because she's very busy. How about you? - I can't either.
c. nor can I
El fontanero irá a las 11 am. - Mi esposo no puede estar en casa a esa hora, y yo tampoco puedo.The plumber will go at 11 am. - My husband can't be at home at that time, and nor can I.
d.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
Hoy no puedo ir a recoger a los niños a la escuela. - Yo tampoco puedo. ¿Qué hacemos?I can't go to pick up the children from school today. - Me neither. What shall we do?
No puedo correr tan rápido como Juan. - Yo tampoco puedo.I can't run as fast as Juan. - Me neither.
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