How To Say ‘You Can Do It’ in Spanish + Extra Phrases of Encouragement

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Who doesn’t want some encouragement now and again? Listening to ¡puedes hacerlo! (you are able to do it!) or an identical expression is certain to provide a confidence enhance. Use this and different phrases to animar (to encourage/to cheer on) a crew or a bunch of individuals.

This information will evaluation the conjugation of the verb poder (to have the ability to) and the way it’s used, so you may say “you are able to do it” in Spanish to all completely different audiences. You’ll additionally be taught different expressions for encouraging buddies or household and spreading positivity to these round you.

The best technique to say ‘you are able to do it’ in Spanish

You’ll say “you are able to do it” in Spanish by utilizing a conjugated type of poder (to have the ability/can) adopted by hacerlo (to do it). The primary verb, poder, has to regulate primarily based on what sort of “you” you’re utilizing in Spanish. You’ll want to decide on between the usted vs.tú varieties relying on the connection you might have with the individual, and use plural varieties for a bunch. 

•  ¡Puedes hacerlo! = You are able to do it! (to at least one individual, tú—informal/casual)
• ¡Puede hacerlo! = You are able to do it! (to at least one individual, usted—extra formal)
• ¡Pueden hacerlo! = You are able to do it! (to a bunch) 

In Spain, the place the vosotros type is frequent, it’s also possible to say:

• ¡Podéis hacerlo! = You are able to do it! (to a bunch, casual) 

Conjugation of poder

While you be taught all of the types of poder within the current tense, you’ll additionally be capable to speak about your self and others. It’s one of many extra frequent Spanish verbs that may enable you talk a few multitude of subjects, reminiscent of planning or discussing your abilities.

poder (to have the ability to/can) current tense

Why don’t you conjugate hacer?

You is perhaps tempted to conjugate hacer (to do/to make), but it surely’s not obligatory, as a result of it follows the conjugated verb poder. In line with Spanish grammar guidelines, a verb (or listing of verbs) that instantly follows a conjugated verb with out altering topics is left within the infinitive type. 

For that reason, after you have conjugated the verb poder to match the individual/individuals you’re encouraging, it will likely be adopted by the infinitive type hacer.

• Puedo hacer la tarea mañana. = I can do the homework tomorrow. 
• ¿Puedes hacer la cama? = Are you able to make the mattress? 

What does lo imply in puedes hacerlo? 

In phrases like puedes hacerlo, the phrase lo is a Spanish direct object pronoun meaning “it.” The pronoun could be positioned on the finish of the infinitive hacer or earlier than the conjugated verb as an alternative, with no change in which means. 

• Puedo hacerlo./Lo puedo hacer. = I can do it. 
• No quiero hacerlo./No lo quiero hacer. = I don’t wish to do it. 
• Tengo que hacerlo./Lo tengo que hacer. = I’ve to do it. 
• Debería hacerlo./Lo debería hacer. = I ought to do it. 

Different methods to precise ‘you are able to do it’

As soon as you understand how to say “you are able to do it” in Spanish, you’ll be capable to encourage a baby with their homework, cheer in your favourite crew, or encourage a bunch to persevere by means of quite a lot of easy exclamations. 

For a easy “you are able to do it” in Spanish, simply omit the hacerlo and use the topic pronoun that matches the individual you’re talking to. For instance:

You might have heard or learn the expression ¡sí, se puede! This may loosely translate to many encouraging ideas and is usually utilized in posters and slogans in Spanish. 

• Sure we are able to! 
• We will do it!
• You are able to do it!
• Come on! Let’s go!

The good factor about this selection is that it may well apply pretty broadly to most conditions with out you having to fret about singular, plural, formal, or casual topics. Simply shout ¡sí, se puede! 

Extra phrases of encouragement in Spanish

Every scenario is barely completely different, so Spanish presents some glorious phrases to say “you are able to do it” in Spanish slang, or for encouraging and cheering somebody on. These are all casual, singular choices, that are good for an in depth pal or member of the family. They’ll fluctuate barely in formal or plural varieties although. 

Check out these expressions the following time you’re on a hike with a pal, on the fitness center, or when somebody’s feeling anxious. Your positividad (positivity) might be vastly appreciated.

Studying Spanish? You are able to do it!

Anybody who’s studying Spanish will want some encouragement once in a while. While you’re unsure say a phrase or phrase, inténtalo (attempt it). In the event you get discouraged with irregular Spanish verbs, no te rindas (don’t hand over). Bear in mind, progress occurs poco a poco (little by little). 

Rosetta Stone’s confirmed strategies embrace options that may hold you feeling assured and inspired on the proper degree for you. Working towards throughout Dwell Classes or with one in every of Rosetta Stone’s knowledgeable tutors could be an effective way to ask your questions and get assist and encouragement alongside the way in which. Sí, se puede! You are able to do it!