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No. 533 in Spanish

puedes

"Puedes" means "you can."

In a sentence

  • ¿Puedes venir a la reunión mañana?

    Can you come to the meeting tomorrow?

    Here, 'puedes' is used to politely ask someone about their ability or availability to attend an event, emphasizing capacity and willingness.

  • Si quieres, puedes usar mi computadora.

    If you want, you can use my computer.

    In this context, 'puedes' indicates permission or allowance given to someone to use an object or access a resource.

  • Con práctica, puedes aprender un nuevo idioma.

    With practice, you can learn a new language.

    Here, 'puedes' refers to someone's potential or capability to achieve something through effort or practice.

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