Can and can’t

     Can and Can’t

The verb "can" has two possible meanings in Spanish. One is the verb "to be able" and the other is the verb "to know". To know which meaning is correct, it is necessary to be attentive to the context of the sentence.

Present simple  (Affirmative)

I can

 you can

 he can

 she can

 it can

 we can

 you can

They can

Example:

-I can speak Spanish.

-He can swim well.

-We can see our neighbour in the garden.

-They can play the guitar.

 

 

 

The negative form of the verb "can" is "can't", which is the abbreviation for "cannot".

In informal language, both written and spoken, the form "can't" is generally used, while "cannot" is associated with formal language.

 

I can’t

you can’t

he can’t

she can’t

it can’t

we can’t

you can’t

They can’t

Example:

-I cannot play the piano.

-We can't go to the cinema tonight.

-She cannot speak French very well.

-He can't drive a car.

To reinforce your knowledge about the above, I invite you to watch this video!