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Verbos Modales by Achip
Verbos Modales by Achip
Could.’’
‘‘MAY’’
Expresar probabilidad: We may go out this Saturday.
Expresar deseos/esperanzas: May the force be with you.
Pedir/conceder permiso: You may now kiss the bride.
Ofrecerse: May I help you?
Expresar concesión: He may be the landlord, but he has no right to visit us
whenever he wants.
Expresar prohibición: You may not take photographs in the Museum.¿
‘‘MIGHT’’
Expresar probabilidad: Be careful, the floor might be slippery.
Hacer sugerencias: You might try parking in the street.
Pedir algo: Might I borrow some money?
Expresar reproches: You might at least have asked my opinion!
Expresar concesión: He might not look very smart, but he is actually a
genius.
‘‘COULD’’
Expresar una habilidad (pasado): I could do a handstand when I was a little
girl
Expresar probabilidad: They could fine you if you don’t leash the dog
Pedir algo/ hacer sugerencias: Could you give me a hand?
Pedir permiso: Could I leave a bit early today?
Might, May, y Could para hablar de probabilidad: