Signification
A polite request to hear something again.
Contexte culturel
In Spain, 'usted' is used less frequently than in Latin America, but still appropriate for strangers. Politeness is highly emphasized; '¿Puede repetir?' is standard in all formal interactions. The 'voseo' (vos) is common, but 'puede' remains the standard for formal 'usted'.
Add 'por favor'
Adding 'por favor' makes you sound much more polite.
Avoid '¿Qué?'
Never use '¿Qué?' with superiors; it sounds rude.
Signification
A polite request to hear something again.
Add 'por favor'
Adding 'por favor' makes you sound much more polite.
Avoid '¿Qué?'
Never use '¿Qué?' with superiors; it sounds rude.
Use 'Podría'
Use '¿Podría repetir?' for maximum politeness.
Teste-toi
Complete the sentence.
Disculpe, ¿______ repetir?
Use 'puede' for the formal 'usted'.
Which is more formal?
Choose the most formal option.
'Puede' is the formal conjugation.
Match the register.
Match formal/informal.
Correct mapping of register.
Complete the dialogue.
A: [Inaudible]. B: Disculpe, ¿puede ______?
Use the infinitive after 'puede'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesDisculpe, ¿______ repetir?
Use 'puede' for the formal 'usted'.
Choose the most formal option.
'Puede' is the formal conjugation.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Correct mapping of register.
A: [Inaudible]. B: Disculpe, ¿puede ______?
Use the infinitive after 'puede'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
6 questionsNo, it is polite if done correctly.
It is better to use '¿Puedes repetir?'.
'Puede' is formal, 'puedes' is informal.
It sounds like a command.
No, '¿Cómo?' is less formal.
Yes, it is always recommended.
Expressions liées
¿Cómo?
similarWhat?
¿Perdón?
similarExcuse me?
¿Podría repetir?
builds onCould you repeat?
