Meaning
Asking for information or directions.
Cultural Background
In Spain, 'tú' is used very quickly, even with strangers in casual settings. '¿Me puedes decir...?' is perfectly polite. Mexicans are very polite. Adding 'por favor' is almost mandatory to sound truly natural.
Use 'podrías'
If you are nervous about being rude, just use 'podrías'. It is the magic word for politeness.
Meaning
Asking for information or directions.
Use 'podrías'
If you are nervous about being rude, just use 'podrías'. It is the magic word for politeness.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
¿Me ______ decir dónde está el banco?
The subject is 'tú', so 'puedes' is the correct conjugation.
🎉 Score: /1
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercises¿Me ______ decir dónde está el banco?
The subject is 'tú', so 'puedes' is the correct conjugation.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it is very polite.
Related Phrases
¿Me podrías decir...?
similarCould you tell me?
¿Me puedes ayudar...?
similarCan you help me?
