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The meaning of the Spanish word "puedo" and how you use it

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puedo
(v.) (present) (yo) can; am able to
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Ildu

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Ildu is an English and Spanish translator and editor living in Guatemala City, Guatemala. She holds a BA degree in Legal Sworn Translation and has been working as a translator and linguist for over 15 years.
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Puedo cocinar .
I can cook.
No puedo ir a tu casa .
I can't go to your house.
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Video Examples

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The Conscience of a Salesman
No le puedo hacer esto .
I can't do this to you.
Our Spanish Tenses Song
saber que así no puedo volver ,
to know that this way I can't return,
Story Time in the Cuban Cigar Factory
Si no puedo leerlo por completo , leerme por ejemplo la introducción ,
If I can't read it completely, read to myself, for example the introduction,
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puedo
(v.) (present) (yo) can (permission; suggestion)
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Adrián Camacho

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Adrián is a SP language assistant, EN-SP content localizer, and EN tutor living in Guadalajara, Mexico. He holds a bachelor's degree in Foreign Languages and Cultures and has worked in language-learning for almost 10 years.
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Clickable Example Sentences

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¿ Puedo pedirte un favor ?
Can I ask you a favor?
Puedo sugerirte un buen restaurante italiano .
I can recommend you a good Italian restaurant.
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Video Examples

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Sing 2 - Trailer
¿ Lo puedo intentar ? / ¡ No , no , no , no !
Can I try it? / No, no, no, no!
The Most Frustrating Hotel Check-In
Bienvenido señor . ¿ En qué le puedo ayudar ?
Welcome sir. What can I help you with?
The Most Frustrating Hotel Check-In
Bienvenido , señor . ¿ En qué le puedo ayudar ?
Welcome, sir. What can I help you with?
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no...puedo...más
(expression) (present) (yo) can't take it anymore
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No puedo más , me rindo .
I can't take it anymore, I give up.
Hice todo lo que pude , pero ya no puedo más .
I did everything I could, but I can't take it anymore.
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Video Examples

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"Dancing" - Enrique Iglesias ft. Descemer Bueno & Gente D' Zona
Ya no puedo más / Ya no puedo más
I can't take it anymore / I can't take it anymore
"Dancing" - Enrique Iglesias ft. Descemer Bueno & Gente D' Zona
Ya no puedo más / Ya no puedo más
I can't take it anymore / I can't take it anymore
"Dancing" - Enrique Iglesias ft. Descemer Bueno & Gente D' Zona
Con tu filosofía , mi cabeza está vacía y ya no puedo más / Ya no puedo más
With your philosophy, my head is empty and I can't take it anymore / I can't take it anymore
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puedo
(v.) (present) (yo) may; might
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Me puedo enojar .
I may get mad.
Yo puedo necesitar consejos
I may need advice.
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Video Examples

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The Magic Words
Si quiero hacer algo , pregunto si puedo .
If I want to do something, I ask if I may.
The Magic Words
¿ Puedo ir al baño ?
May I go to the bathroom?
The Magic Words
¿ Puedo jugar con ustedes ?
May I play with you?
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se...lo...puedo...permitir
(v. + obj.) (masc.) (present) (yo) can allow it of him/her/you; can permit it of him/her/you
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Ildu

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Ildu is an English and Spanish translator and editor living in Guatemala City, Guatemala. She holds a BA degree in Legal Sworn Translation and has been working as a translator and linguist for over 15 years.
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No puedo permitir a nuestra hija hacer ese viaje . No se lo puedo permitir .
I can't allow our daughter to make this trip. I can't allow it of her.
No se lo puedo permitir .
I can't permit him to do it. (lit. I can't permit it of him.)
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Video Examples

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Case Closed - Love and Freedom at 17 Years Old
Yo no se lo puedo permitir y se lo voy a explicar en unos momentos . / OK .
I can’t allow it with him and I’m going to explain it to you in a few moments. / OK.
Case Closed - Love and Freedom at 17 Years Old
¿ No te deja ? / No me deja . / No se lo puedo permitir .
He doesn’t let you? / He doesn’t let me. / I can’t allow it of him.
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