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Spanish Phrase

¿Me puedes traer otra manta?

/me ˈpweðes tɾaˈeɾ ˈotɾa ˈmanta/
Meaning"Can you bring me another blanket?"
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Meaning

This is a polite request asking someone to bring you an additional blanket. The question mark at the beginning and end signals that it is a question in Spanish.

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When to use

Use this phrase when you already have a blanket but need a second one—at home, in a hotel room, or during a chilly outdoor event. It works in informal and semi‑formal settings; add 'por favor' for extra courtesy.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Mepuedestraerotramanta

1

Me (indirect object pronoun)

The pronoun 'me' indicates the person who will receive the action; it precedes the verb in most constructions.

2

Poder (present, 2nd person singular)

'puedes' is the present indicative of 'poder' and is used to ask for permission or ability.

3

Infinitive after poder

When 'poder' is followed by another verb, that verb stays in its infinitive form (here, 'traer').

4

Otra (indefinite adjective)

'otra' means 'another' and must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies.

5

Manta (feminine noun)

'manta' is a feminine singular noun meaning 'blanket' or 'throw'.

🗨In Conversation

A

¿Me puedes traer otra manta?

Can you bring me another blanket?

Claro, aquí tienes.

Sure, here you go.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • ¿Puedes me traer otra manta?

    The pronoun should be attached to the infinitive when placed after the verb: 'puedes traerme'. Both orders are possible, but 'traerme' is more natural in many regions.

  • ¿Me puedes traer una otra manta?

    Never add an article before 'otra' (e.g., *'una otra manta'* is incorrect). 'Otra' already functions as the determiner.

  • ¿Me puedes traes otra manta?

    Do not use the conjugated form 'traes' after 'puedes'; the verb must stay infinitive.

↔Alternatives

  • ¿Podrías traerme otra manta?

    Could you bring me another blanket?

  • ¿Me traes otra manta?

    Will you bring me another blanket?

  • ¿Me puede traer otra manta?

    Can you (formal) bring me another blanket?

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Cultural Tip

In many Spanish‑speaking countries it is common to add 'por favor' either before or after the request: '¿Me puedes traer otra manta, por favor?'. Also, note that 'otra' implies you already have one; if you need a blanket for the first time you would say 'una manta'.