Significato in italiano

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UK/["/kən//kæn/","/ˈkænɒt/","/kɑːnt/","/kəd//kʊd/","/ˈkʊdnt/"]/US/["/kən//kæn/","/ˈkænɑːt/","/kænt/","/kəd//kʊd/","/ˈkʊdnt/"]/

Significato di 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 in 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.

Come usare 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.

Parole correlate

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

Opposites of Can

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

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Domande frequenti su Can

Cosa significa Can?

to be able to do something

Cosa significa Can in italiano?

to be able to do something

Qual è la definizione di Can?

used to say that it is possible for somebody/something to do something, or for something to happen

Come si usa Can in una frase?

I can swim very well.

Puoi fare un altro esempio di Can?

Can you help me with this problem?

Quali sono i sinonimi di Can?

Alcune alternative comuni sono be able to, know how to, be capable of.

Qual è il contrario di Can?

Significati opposti includono cannot, unable.

Quali parole si abbinano a Can?

Si abbina spesso a can do, can see, can go, can make, can help.

Quali sono gli errori comuni con 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

Come si pronuncia Can?

US: /["/kən//kæn/","/ˈkænɑːt/","/kænt/","/kəd//kʊd/","/ˈkʊdnt/"]/, UK: /["/kən//kæn/","/ˈkænɒt/","/kɑːnt/","/kəd//kʊd/","/ˈkʊdnt/"]/. Ascolta l'audio qui sopra per sentire la pronuncia madrelingua.

Quando dovrei usare Can?

Use 'can' for ability or permission in neutral contexts. Avoid in very formal situations. Instead, use 'may' or 'might' for permission.

Che livello CEFR ha Can?

"Can" è al livello A1 della scala CEFR.