This is the 8380th most frequent Spanish word.
puedo
"Can" or "I can."
Here, "puedo" is used to express ability or capability.
Puedo correr rápido.
I can run fast.
In this sentence, "puedo" is used to ask for permission politely.
¿Puedo tomar un poco de agua?
Can I have some water?
The word "puedo" here, combined with "no," indicates inability or lack of capability.