37. Can, Could, Be Able To in Real Life

37. Can, Could, Be Able To en la vida real

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Anna is talking with her friend Sarah in the afternoon. They are sitting in a quiet café.
Anna habla con su amiga Sarah por la tarde. Están sentadas en un café tranquilo.
Sarah looks excited and talks about her plans. She wants to travel next year.
Sarah parece emocionada y habla de sus planes. Quiere viajar el próximo año.
Anna asks if Sarah can travel in summer. Sarah smiles and nods.
Anna pregunta si Sarah puede viajar en verano. Sarah sonríe y asiente.
She says she can take vacation in July. Her boss already agreed.
Dice que puede tomar vacaciones en julio. Su jefa ya estuvo de acuerdo.
Anna remembers the past and shares a story. She says she could not travel much before.
Anna recuerda el pasado y comparte una historia. Dice que antes no podía viajar mucho.
When she was a student, she could not afford long trips.
Cuando era estudiante, no podía permitirse viajes largos.
Sarah listens carefully and asks a polite question. Could you travel abroad when you were younger?
Sarah escucha con atención y hace una pregunta educada. ¿Podías viajar al extranjero cuando eras más joven?
Anna answers that she could visit only nearby countries. Long trips were difficult then.
Anna responde que solo podía visitar países cercanos. Los viajes largos eran difíciles entonces.
Now things are different for Anna. She is able to plan trips more easily.
Ahora las cosas son diferentes para Anna. Ella es capaz de planear viajes con más facilidad.
She says she is able to organize flights and hotels by herself.
Dice que es capaz de organizar vuelos y hoteles por sí misma.
Sarah looks at her phone and checks prices. She worries about the future.
Sarah mira su teléfono y revisa los precios. Se preocupa por el futuro.
She says she is not sure if she will be able to save enough money.
Dice que no está segura de si podrá ahorrar suficiente dinero.
Anna encourages her and gives advice. She says Sarah will be able to do it step by step.
Anna la anima y le da un consejo. Dice que Sarah podrá hacerlo paso a paso.
Sarah feels better and smiles. She thanks Anna for the support.
Sarah se siente mejor y sonríe. Le agradece a Anna por el apoyo.
Then Sarah asks for help in a polite way. Could you help me choose a destination?
Luego Sarah pide ayuda de manera educada. ¿Podrías ayudarme a elegir un destino?
Anna agrees at once and says she can help tonight.
Anna acepta de inmediato y dice que puede ayudar esta noche.
They talk about Italy and Spain. Both places sound exciting.
Hablan sobre Italia y España. Ambos lugares suenan emocionantes.
Anna remembers one special moment. She was able to visit Italy last year.
Anna recuerda un momento especial. El año pasado pudo visitar Italia.
It was difficult, but she managed everything and felt proud.
Fue difícil, pero logró organizar todo y se sintió orgullosa.
Sarah listens with interest and feels inspired. She believes she will be able to travel too.
Sarah escucha con interés y se siente inspirada. Cree que también podrá viajar.
The conversation continues easily. Both friends feel confident and motivated.
La conversación continúa con naturalidad. Ambas amigas se sienten seguras y motivadas.
Now Anna clearly understands how to use can, could, and be able to in real situations.
Ahora Anna entiende claramente cómo usar can, could y be able to en situaciones reales.

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