Translation of "can" to Spanish

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Dictionary translations for "can"

can [kæn] verb Conjugation

could / - / - / -

poder (ability, possibility, suggestion)

Can you clean your bedroom?

¿Puedes limpiar tu habitación?

saber (know how to)

My uncle can speak German.

Mi tío sabe hablar alemán.

ser posible que (with emphasis)

can [kæn] noun

pl. cans

la lata f

May I open a can?

¿Puedo abrir una lata?

Phrases with "can" (15)

watering can - regadera
can opener - abrelatas
never put off till tomorrow what you can do today - no dejes para mañana lo que puedas hacer hoy
trash can - cubo de la basura
Can Can - cancán
appearances can be deceptive - las apariencias engañan
ash can - cubo de la basura
can of worms - problema complejo
jerry can - bidón
oil can - aceitera

Contexts with "can"

Can you clean your bedroom? ¿Puedes limpiar tu habitación?

My uncle can speak German. Mi tío sabe hablar alemán.

May I open a can? ¿Puedo abrir una lata?

Tom threw the apple core into the garbage can. Tom arrojó el centro de la manzana al bote de basura.

Can you not speak English? ¿No puedes hablar inglés?

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