cannot

S1 W1

BrE /kəˈnɒt/ AmE /kəˈnɑːt/

adverb en → es

1 NEGATION [not + verb] A2

used to say that something is impossible or not allowed

no puede, no es posible

  • cannot do sth

Collocations cannot afford · cannot help

  • I cannot go out tonight.

    No puedo salir esta noche.

2 DENIAL [not + verb] B1

used to say that you do not want or will not do something, especially when this is a refusal of an offer or request

no quiero, no voy a hacer

  • cannot do sth

Collocations cannot accept · cannot agree

  • I cannot help you with this.

    No puedo ayudarte con esto.