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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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