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  Modal Verbs in English and Italian Potere (Can) Sapere (Knowing how to do something): So nuotare → I can swim So scrivere in corsivo → I can write in italics So cucinare → I can cook Riuscire (Being able to successfully do something): Riesco a venire domani → I can come tomorrow Riesco a portarti il libro dopodomani → I can bring you the book in two days Riesco a partecipare alla riunione → I can participate in the meeting Ci riesco → I can do it General Usage: I can She can I can sing → To sing I can write the report Negation: I can’t / I cannot Question: Can you come tomorrow? Expressing Ability I can swim → I am able to swim five laps without stopping Can you walk? → Are you able to walk? May, Could, Can May (Formal permission): May I go to the toilet, Miss? Could ( Potrei , conditional form - polite but not overly formal): Could I go? Can (Direct, used among peers): Can I go? Usage differences : Can → Informal, between friends Could → Polite, even children use...