Usage examples of "pueden" in Spanish with translation to English

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Los microbios pueden provocar enfermedades. Germs can cause sickness.
Los relámpagos pueden ser peligrosos. Lightning can be dangerous.
Si pueden, vengan con nosotros. If you can, come with us.
¿Todos los pájaros pueden volar? Can all birds fly?
¿Dónde se pueden comprar libros? Where can you buy books?
No todos pueden ser artistas. Not everybody can be an artist.
¿Cómo pueden estar tan tranquilos? How can you be so calm?
¿Pueden decirme qué está pasando? Can you tell me what is happening?
Dos pueden jugar ese juego. Two can play at that game.
Los rayos pueden ser peligrosos. Lightning can be dangerous.
Las avestruces no pueden volar. Ostriches can't fly.
Pueden invitar a otras personas. You can invite other people.
Muchas comidas se pueden hervir. Many foods can be boiled.
¿Cuánto más sufrimiento pueden soportar? How much more suffering can they endure?
¡Si les gusta, pueden quedárselo! If you like it, you can keep it!
Las drogas pueden arruinar tu vida. Drugs can ruin your life.
Ellos no pueden evadir el tráfico. They can't avoid the traffic.
¿Crees que los peces pueden oír? Do you think fish can hear?
No todos los pájaros pueden volar. Not all birds can fly.
¿Pero cómo pueden ellos hacer esto? But how can they do this?
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