Meaning
- Estructura: La frase se construye comenzando con «Do you know how to» seguido de un verbo en su forma base. Por ejemplo: «Do you know how to cook?» se traduce como «¿Sabes cómo cocinar?».
- Uso: Esta expresión se utiliza en situaciones informales y formales para solicitar información sobre las capacidades de alguien. Se puede usar para comenzar una conversación o para pedir ayuda o consejo sobre un tema específico.
- Ejemplos:
- «Do you know how to drive?» - «¿Sabes cómo conducir?»
- «Do you know how to use a computer?» - «¿Sabes cómo usar una computadora?»
Today's Sentences
- Do you know how to fix a car?
- Do you know how to play chess?
- Do you know how to make coffee?
- Do you know how to grow a plant?
- Do you know how to hem a dress?
01
Do you know how to fix a car?
Situation 1
Is everything ok?
Looks like something isn’t right.
Do you know how to fix a car?
¿Sabes cómo arreglar un auto?
I don’t.
But I can call a tow truck for you.
Pero puedo llamar una grúa para ti.
That would be very helpful.
Thank you.
Gracias.
Situation 2
Do you know how to fix a car?
Depends on what’s broken.
I think my battery is dead and I need to repair a tire.
I can definitely fix those two things.
All you need is a boost for the battery and a spare tire until you get a new one.
Todo lo que necesitas es un impulso para la batería y una llanta de repuesto hasta que consigas una nueva.
02
Do you know how to play chess?
Situation 1
Do you know how to play chess?
No, actually I don’t.
I’ve never understood the rules of the game.
Nunca he entendido las reglas del juego.
I’m kinda looking for someone to play with.
Let me try to learn the rules and I’d love to play with you.
Situation 2
What are you up to?
I’m just playing a game.
Do you know how to play chess?
¿Sabes cómo jugar "chess"?
I’m a chess prodigy.
Let’s set up the board again.
Volvamos a preparar el tablero.
Why didn’t you tell me sooner?
I’ve been looking for someone to play with for months!
¡He estado buscando a alguien con quien jugar durante meses!
03
Do you know how to make coffee?
Situation 1
Do you know how to make coffee?
No, but my coffee machine does.
You’ve got one of those fancy automated pour over machines.
It’s the perfect cup, every time.
Situation 2
Do you know how to make coffee?
I took a barista certification class so yes, I know a good cup of coffee.
That’s awesome.
Make me a cup, I wanna try!
Hazme una taza, quiero probarlo!
Sure, one cup of coffee coming right up.
Claro, una taza de café en camino.
04
Do you know how to grow a plant?
Situation 1
Do you know how to grow a plant?
Give it some water and sun.
Make sure the leaves and dirt are in good condition.
Asegúrate de que las hojas y la tierra estén en buen estado.
Sounds easy, right?
I kill every single plant despite my good efforts.
A pesar de mis buenos esfuerzos, mato todas las plantas.
Just give it a bit more love and care.
Situation 2
I just don’t know what to do anymore.
What’s wrong?
I feel like this plant isn’t going to live very long.
Do you know how to grow a plant?
¿Sabes cómo cultivar una planta?
Let’s take a look.
The dirt looks a little dry and the leaves are a little droopy.
Maybe some water?
La tierra parece un poco seca y las hojas están un poco caídas.
¿Quizás un poco de agua?
05
Do you know how to hem a dress?
Situation 1
Do you know how to hem a dress?
Actually, I do.
I’ve got a sewing machine at home.
Tengo una máquina de coser en casa.
I need this dress tightened in the waist.
I can do that for you.
Come over on the weekend so I can measure and pin it for you.
Ven el fin de semana para que pueda medirlo y ajustarlo para ti.
Situation 2
Do you know how to hem a dress?
No, I don’t.
Why don’t you take it to a seamstress?
¿Por qué no lo llevas a una costurera?
Do you know where one is?
There’s a tiny place near the station that does laundry and alterations.
