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### PREGUNTAR O INDICAR CÓMO LLEGAR A UN SITIO

La manera más sencilla y más directa de preguntar cómo llegar a un sitio es usar una de las siguientes frases:

1. Excuse me, where is the Retiro cathedral / castle / station / parque del?
2. Excuse me, how can I get to the city centre / the bus station / etc.?

Puede que también escuches a personas que usen alguna de las siguientes opciones, con el fin de no resultar tan directos; fíjate en que se añaden frases introductorias, que aportan un aire menos brusco:

1. Excuse me, can / could you tell me where the ______ is?
2. Excuse me, can / could you tell me / do you know how I can get to ______?
3. Excuse me, can / could you tell me how to get to ______, please?

Todas ellas pueden usarse tanto para alguien a quien tratemos de usted como para alguien a quien tuteemos (Perdona, ¿puedes / podrías decirme dónde está el / la ______?, etc.).

Seguramente hayas notado que en estos tres últimos ejemplos puedes emplear “can” o, si quieres mostrarte más educado, "could".

Vamos a ver más ejemplos del tipo de la frase 1:
- Where's the nearest bus station? - Can you tell me where the nearest bus station is?
- Where's the police station? - Could you tell me where the police station is?



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Final answer:

English speakers have specific ways to form questions. Politeness can be incorporated in inquiries, and the choice between 'may' and 'can' is crucial for effective communication.


Explanation:

English speakers rely on two common ways to turn sentences into questions: 1. Move the helping verb and add a question mark. 2. Add the verb do, does, or did and add a question mark.

When forming questions, speakers can politely ask for directions by using phrases such as 'Excuse me, can/could you tell me where the nearest bus station is?' This indirect approach adds politeness to the inquiry.

Utilizing the correct auxiliary verbs like 'may' and 'can' is essential for accurate communication. 'May' generally implies permission or possibility, while 'can' is more about ability or potential.


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