can

to be able to do something

poder, ser capaz de hacer algo

• can + infinitive

Collocations can swim · can speak Spanish

• I can play the piano.

  Puedo tocar el piano.

used to ask for or give permission

poder, permiso para hacer algo

• can + infinitive

Collocations Can I help? · You can come in.

• Can we go now?

  ¿Podemos irnos ahora?

a metal container for food or drink that can be opened and used once, then thrown away

lata de aluminio para alimentos o bebidas

• a can of + noun

Collocations can of soup · can of soda

• There's a can of beans in the cupboard.

  Hay una lata de frijoles en el armario.

the amount that something can hold or contain

capacidad, cantidad que algo puede contener

• the can of + noun

Collocations can of a container · can of a vehicle

• The can of the truck is full.

  La capacidad de la caja del camión está llena.