Verbo To Can
Afirmativo
I can speak English.
You can speak English.
He can speak English.
She can speak English.
It can speak English.
We can speak English.
You can speak English.
They can speak English.
Negativo
I can´t (cannot) speak English.You can´t (cannot) speak English.
He can´t (cannot) speak English.
She can´t (cannot) speak English.
It can´t (cannot) speak English.
We can´t (cannot) speak English.
You can´t (cannot) speak English.
They can´t (cannot) speak English.
Interrogativo
Can I speak English?Can you speak English?
Can he speak English?
Can she speak English?
Can it speak English?
Can we speak English?
Can you speak English?
Can they speak English?
Respuestas cortas
Yes, I canYes, you can
Yes, he can
Yes, she can
Yes, it can
Yes, we can
Yes, you can
Yes, they can
No, I can´t
No, you can´t
No, he can´t
No, she can´t
No, it can´t
No, we can´t
No, you can´t
No, they can´t
Uso
* Utilizamos can para hablar de habilidades y capacidades.* Can corresponde en castellano a saber o poder.
Tigers can´t fly.
Los tigres no pueden volar.
I can play the piano.
Sé tocar el piano.
Pronunciation –can/can´t
En inglés británico, can´t siempre tiene vocal larga: /ka:nt/.En las repuestas cortas, can suena /kæn/, pero en otras posiciones la pronunciación es débil: /k n
he can sing. /k n/
Can you play football? /k n/
Yes, I can. /kæn/
