you can play

puedes jugar

sabes tocar

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

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1. (you can amuse yourself; used to address one person)

a. puedes jugar

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)

You can play in the yard while I make dinner.Puedes jugar en el jardín mientras preparo la cena.

2. (music; used to address one person)

a. sabes tocar

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)

Polly tells me you can play the piano.Polly me dice que sabes tocar el piano.

b. sabe tocar

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 understand you can play the piano and the guitar. Is that right?Entiendo que sabe tocar el piano y la guitarra. ¿Es cierto?

3. (sports; used to address one person)

a. puedes jugar

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)

You're very sporty, aren't you? You can play soccer, basketball, tennis!Eres muy deportista ¿verdad? ¡Puedes jugar fútbol, baloncesto, tenis!

b. puede jugar

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

(formal)

(singular)

We have various activities available. You can play badminton, volleyball, or various other sports.Se ofrecen varias actividades. Puede jugar bádminton, voleibol, o varios otros deportes.

4. (you can amuse yourselves; used to address multiple people)

a. pueden jugar (plural)

You can play together in the park after school for an hour.Pueden jugar juntos en el parque después de la escuela por una hora.

5. (music; used to address multiple people)

a. saben tocar (plural)

You guys always get selected for the school concert because you can play various instruments.A ustedes siempre los escogen para participar en el concierto de la escuela porque saben tocar varios instrumentos.

6. (sports; used to address multiple people)

a. pueden jugar (plural)

My kids aren't at all sporty! Your mom tells me you can play several sports.¡Mis hijos no son deportistas en absoluto! Su mamá me dice que ustedes pueden jugar varios deportes.

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