No. 8,380 in Spanish

puedo

"Can" or "I can."

In a sentence

Puedo correr rápido.
I can run fast.
Here, "puedo" is used to express ability or capability.
¿Puedo tomar un poco de agua?
Can I have some water?
In this sentence, "puedo" is used to ask for permission politely.
No puedo entender lo que dices.
I cannot understand what you are saying.
The word "puedo" here, combined with "no," indicates inability or lack of capability.

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