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Significado de Can
used to say that it is possible for somebody/something to do something, or for something to happen
In simple words: to be able to do something
Can en una frase
- I can swim very well.
- Can you help me with this problem?
- She can speak three languages.
- We can go to the park tomorrow.
- Can you see the stars at night?
- He can play the guitar beautifully.
- I can’t believe how fast he runs.
- They can finish the project by next week.
Cómo usar Can
Use 'can' for ability or permission in neutral contexts. Avoid in very formal situations. Instead, use 'may' or 'might' for permission.
Grammar pattern
can + base form of verb
Memory hint
Remember 'can' as in 'I can' do something, imagine a person flexing their muscles.
Palabras relacionadas
Collocations with Can
- can do
- can see
- can go
- can make
- can help
Synonyms for Can
- be able to
- know how to
- be capable of
Common mistakes with Can
- Confusing 'can' with 'could' when talking about past ability
- Using 'can' for polite requests; use 'could' for more formality
- For permission, incorrectly using 'can' instead of 'may' in formal contexts
Can appears in
More words like Can
- AbandonB2
To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- AbilityA2
the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
- AbleA2
having the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do something
- AbroadA2
In or to a country that is not one's own.
- AbsoluteB2
total and complete
- AbsolutelyB1
used to emphasize that something is completely true
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Preguntas frecuentes sobre Can
¿Qué significa Can?
to be able to do something
¿Qué significa Can en español?
to be able to do something
¿Cuál es la definición de Can?
used to say that it is possible for somebody/something to do something, or for something to happen
¿Cómo se usa Can en una frase?
I can swim very well.
¿Puedes dar otro ejemplo de Can?
Can you help me with this problem?
¿Cuáles son los sinónimos de Can?
Algunas alternativas comunes son be able to, know how to, be capable of.
¿Cuál es el opuesto de Can?
Significados opuestos incluyen cannot, unable.
¿Qué palabras acompañan a Can?
Suele combinarse con can do, can see, can go, can make, can help.
¿Cuáles son los errores comunes al usar Can?
Confusing 'can' with 'could' when talking about past ability Using 'can' for polite requests; use 'could' for more formality For permission, incorrectly using 'can' instead of 'may' in formal contexts
¿Cómo se pronuncia Can?
US: /["/kən//kæn/","/ˈkænɑːt/","/kænt/","/kəd//kʊd/","/ˈkʊdnt/"]/, UK: /["/kən//kæn/","/ˈkænɒt/","/kɑːnt/","/kəd//kʊd/","/ˈkʊdnt/"]/. Escucha el audio de arriba para oír la pronunciación nativa.
¿Cuándo debo usar Can?
Use 'can' for ability or permission in neutral contexts. Avoid in very formal situations. Instead, use 'may' or 'might' for permission.
¿Qué nivel CEFR tiene Can?
"Can" está en el nivel A1 de la escala CEFR.