Spanish Phrase
¿Puedo usar el depósito móvil ahora?
Meaning
The speaker is asking whether they are allowed to or able to make a deposit using the bank’s mobile‑deposit feature at this moment. It combines a polite request (poder + infinitive) with a time reference (ahora).
When to use
Use this sentence when you’re in a bank branch, on a phone call with customer service, or chatting in a banking app and you need to confirm that the mobile‑deposit function is already active for your account.
✦Grammar Breakdown
¿Puedousareldepósitomóvilahora?
Puedo (poder)
‘Puedo’ is the first‑person singular present of the modal verb poder, used to ask permission or ability.
Infinitive after poder
When poder is followed by another verb, that verb stays in the infinitive (usar, hacer, etc.).
el depósito móvil
A noun phrase where ‘depósito’ (deposit) is modified by the adjective ‘móvil’ (mobile). The article ‘el’ agrees in gender and number.
ahora (adverb)
‘Ahora’ means ‘now’ and is placed at the end of the sentence for emphasis, but it can also appear earlier.
🗨In Conversation
¿Puedo usar el depósito móvil ahora?
Can I use the mobile deposit now?
Sí, ya está disponible para su cuenta.
Yes, it’s already available for your account.
✕Common Mistakes
¿Puedes usar el depósito móvil ahora?
‘Puedes’ is second‑person; the speaker should use first‑person ‘puedo’ when asking about their own ability.
¿Puedo utilizar el depósito móvil ahora?
‘Usar’ is fine, but learners sometimes replace it with ‘utilizar’ which sounds overly formal in casual conversation.
¿Puedo ahora usar el depósito móvil?
Placing ‘ahora’ before the verb can change the emphasis; keep it at the end for the most natural phrasing.
↔Alternatives
¿Ya puedo hacer un depósito móvil?
Can I already make a mobile deposit?
¿Está habilitado el depósito móvil para mí?
Is the mobile deposit enabled for me?
¿Puedo realizar un depósito a través del móvil ahora?
Can I make a deposit through the mobile app now?
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking countries, banks promote mobile‑deposit services as a convenient alternative to visiting a branch. When speaking with bank staff, keep a courteous tone; using ‘¿Puedo…?’ is polite, while ‘¿Puedes…?’ would be too informal because it addresses the listener directly. Also, note that some regions prefer the verb ‘realizar’ over ‘usar’ for financial actions.