Spanish · Greetings & Phrases

¿Puede repetir?

Can you repeat?

Beginnerphrase

Definition

A polite request to repeat something.

Example

¿Puede repetir, por favor?

Can you repeat, please?

Etymology

'¿Puede repetir?' translates to 'Can you repeat?' with 'puede' being the third-person singular of 'poder,' meaning 'to be able.' This inquiry is rooted in conversational Spanish.

How & Where It’s Used

Used when requesting repetition, this phrase can be both polite and formal, suitable for spoken interactions in various settings.

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