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Spanish Modals: Ability, Obligation, and Permission
Learn to use Spanish modal expressions like 'poder', 'tener que', and 'hay que' to talk about ability, obligation, and permission in everyday situations.
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Spanish Modals: Ability, Obligation, and Permission
Learn to use Spanish modal expressions like 'poder', 'tener que', and 'hay que' to talk about ability, obligation, and permission in everyday situations.
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In Spanish, just like in English, we often use special verbs to talk about ability, permission, or obligation. These are followed by another verb in its basic form, the infinitive. For example, instead of just 'I speak', we might say 'I can speak' or 'I have to speak'. Let's explore how to do this in Spanish.
Lesson#2
To talk about ability, what you 'can' do, or to ask for permission, you use the verb 'poder' followed by an infinitive. For instance, 'Puedo nadar' means 'I can swim'. To ask 'Can I come in?', you would say '¿Puedo pasar?'.
Quiz#3
Translate into Spanish: 'I can speak Spanish.'
Puedo hablar español.
Quiz#4
How would you ask a friend, 'Can you help me?' in Spanish?
¿Puedes ayudarme?
Quiz#5
Translate into Spanish: 'We can't go to the party.'
No podemos ir a la fiesta.
Lesson#6
While 'poder' is about general ability, the verb 'saber' followed by an infinitive is used for specific skills or knowledge, meaning 'to know how to do something'. For example, 'Sé conducir' means 'I know how to drive', which is a learned skill.
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