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.