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    Pueden (en. They can)

    /ˈpwe.ðen/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Translation: Indicates the ability, possibility, or permission to do something.
    Translation: They can go to the party if they finish their tasks.
    Ellos pueden ir a la fiesta si terminan sus tareas.
    Translation: Used to express probability or deduction.
    Translation: It may rain tomorrow.
    Puede que mañana llueva.
    Translation: To ask for permission indirectly.
    Translation: Can you use my phone?
    ¿Pueden usar mi teléfono?

    Etymology

    Translation: From Latin 'potere', which means to have power.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Translation: you can count on
    Translation: To assume that someone or something is reliable or trustworthy.
    pueden contar con
    Translation: they can be made
    Translation: To be capable of being done or carried out.
    pueden hacerse
    Translation: they can come
    Translation: Indicates that it is possible for someone to attend a place.
    pueden venir

    Related Words

    Translation: to be able to
    Translation: Verb that indicates the ability or possibility to do something.
    poder
    Translation: he/she/it can
    Translation: Form of the verb poder in the third person singular.
    puede

    Slang Meanings

    Translation: Expression to say that something is quite easy.
    Translation: That's so easy, anyone can do it.
    Eso está tan fácil, cualquiera puede hacerlo.
    Translation: Used to ask informally if something is possible.
    Translation: Hey, can you bring me a coffee?
    Oye, ¿pueden traerme un café?