How to Say ‘You can speak openly.’ in Spain Spanish
Se puede hablar con confianza.
seh PWEH-deh ah-BLAR kohn kohn-fyan-thah
[seh PWEH-deh ah-BLAR kohn kohn-fyan-thah]
💬 Usage Tip: [Se puede hablar] is a general "you can talk / it's possible to talk," not about one specific person. This is a handy pattern for workplace culture: [se puede opinar], [se puede preguntar].
Phrase Breakdown
Se puede
seh PWEH-deh
One can / it is possible
Impersonal expression used to say something is possible.
Se puede entrar.
You can come in.
Words in this phrase
Se
[seh]
one / you / it
Impersonal se used for general statements about what is possible.
Se reconoce el esfuerzo en las mejores empresas.
Effort is recognized in the best companies.
puede
[PWEH-deh]
can / is possible
Indicates possibility, permission, or ability.
Se puede aprender mucho en una conversación informal.
You can learn a lot in an informal conversation.
hablar
[ah-BLAR]
to speak / to talk
Infinitive verb used after puede to express what someone can do.
Hablar con claridad da una impresión profesional.
Speaking clearly gives a professional impression.
Con confianza
kohn kohn-fyan-thah
Confidently / with trust
Means speaking openly and feeling safe or assured.
Le hablo con confianza.
I speak to him/her confidently.
Words in this phrase
con
[kohn]
with
Preposition linking the verb to the manner of speaking.
Con respeto, las preguntas difíciles funcionan mejor.
With respect, difficult questions work better.
confianza
[kohn-fyan-thah]
confidence / trust
Refers to feeling safe, comfortable, and trusting when speaking.
La confianza en el equipo hace más fácil compartir ideas.
Trust in the team makes it easier to share ideas.
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