No. 3,113 in Spanish
pueden
"Can" or "are able to" (third-person plural form).
In a sentence
Pueden salir al patio durante el recreo.
They can go out to the playground during recess.
'Pueden' indicates ability or permission for a group to perform the action.
Los alimentos pueden contaminarse si no se almacenan correctamente.
Foods can become contaminated if not stored properly.
'Pueden' indicates possibility or likelihood of an occurrence.
Pueden escuchar música en la clase de arte.
They may listen to music during art class.
'Pueden' indicates permission granted to a group.
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