Spanish Abilities & Skills Phrases
Master 3 essential Spanish phrases for abilities-skills with translations, context, and usage examples
Understanding Spanish abilities-skills Phrases
Express capabilities, talents, and skills in Spanish. Learn phrases for discussing what you can do, abilities you have, and skills you're learning or teaching.
When to Use These Phrases
Use "saber" + infinitive for learned skills: "Sé nadar" (I know how to swim). Use "poder" for general ability/capacity: "Puedo ayudarte" (I can help you). Use "ser capaz de" for capability: "Soy capaz de hacerlo" (I'm capable of doing it).
Learning Tips for abilities-skills Phrases
- Can: "Puedo..." (I can...), "Sé..." (I know how to...), "Soy capaz de..." (I'm capable of...)
- Cannot: "No puedo..." (I can't...), "No sé..." (I don't know how to...)
- Learning: "Estoy aprendiendo a..." (I'm learning to...), "Quiero aprender..." (I want to learn...)
- Levels: "bien" (well), "muy bien" (very well), "más o menos" (more or less), "un poco" (a little)
Essential abilities-skills Phrases
Start with these commonly used expressions for abilities-skills situations
Complete List of abilities-skills Phrases
Frequently Asked Questions About Spanish abilities-skills Phrases
How do you say "I can" or "I know how to" in Spanish?
"Puedo..." (I can... - general ability), "Sé..." (I know how to... - learned skill). Examples: "Puedo ayudarte" (I can help you), "Sé hablar español" (I know how to speak Spanish), "Sé nadar" (I know how to swim). Use "poder" for capacity, "saber" for skills.
How do you talk about your skills in Spanish?
"Tengo habilidad para..." (I have skill for...), "Soy bueno/a en..." (I'm good at...), "Se me da bien..." (I'm good at... - literally "it gives itself well to me"), "Domino..." (I master...), "Tengo experiencia en..." (I have experience in...).
How do you say you're learning something in Spanish?
"Estoy aprendiendo a..." (I'm learning to...), "Estoy aprendiendo..." (I'm learning...), "Quiero aprender..." (I want to learn...), "Estoy tomando clases de..." (I'm taking classes in...), "Estoy mejorando mi..." (I'm improving my...).
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