3 básicos uso de "can or can't"
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Can /can’t1.- Ability (habilidad)2.- Permission (permiso)
Expressing abilityWe use the verb “Can” to express that we know how to do something.(Usamos el verbo “can” para expresar que sabemos como hacer algo)
My brother can play the piano.
CAN = PODER
Michael Phelps can swim very well.
The girl can ride a bike.
The negative form is “can’t” or “cannot” (more formal). La forma negativa es “CAN’T” o “CANNOT”
The babies can’t read.
He can’t run 10 km.
Can dogs speak?
No, they can’t.
Can cats climb trees?
Yes, they can.
Can you speak English?
Yes, we can.
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Expressing permission
We also use can /can’t to ask for and give permission.
(También usamos can /can’t para pedir y dar permiso)
Can I go to the bathroom, please?
Yes, you can.
Can I speak to Homer Simpson, please?
No, you can’t. He’s sleeping at the moment.
Request(Solicitar)
And we use “can” to ask somebody to do something! Can you close the door, please?
Y usamos “can” para pedirle a alguien a hacer algo
Puedes cerrar la puerta, por favor?
Can you close the door, please?
Can you turn on the lights, please?