Spanish Phrase
Sí, pueden controlar tu ratón y tu teclado.
Meaning
A confirmation that someone—or some software—has the ability to take over your computer’s mouse and keyboard. It is often heard when discussing remote‑access tools, malware, or IT support scenarios.
When to use
Use this sentence when you want to confirm that a person, a team, or a program can manipulate the input devices of a computer, especially in tech‑support calls, security briefings, or conversations about remote‑desktop software.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Sípuedencontrolarturatónytuteclado
Sí (affirmation)
Used to give a positive answer, equivalent to 'yes' in English.
pueden (poder, 3rd pl.)
Present indicative of 'poder' meaning 'can/are able to', conjugated for third‑person plural (they) or formal plural 'ustedes'.
controlar (infinitive)
The infinitive verb meaning 'to control' that follows a modal verb like poder.
tu (possessive adjective)
Informal second‑person singular possessive, meaning 'your'.
ratón & teclado (nouns)
Both are masculine nouns; 'ratón' can also mean the animal mouse, but context makes it clear it refers to a computer mouse.
y (conjunction)
Simple conjunction meaning 'and' that links two objects.
🗨In Conversation
¿Los administradores pueden ver lo que hago en mi PC?
Can the administrators see what I’m doing on my PC?
Sí, pueden controlar tu ratón y tu teclado.
Yes, they can control your mouse and your keyboard.
✕Common Mistakes
Sí, puedes controlar tu ratón y tu teclado.
Use 'pueden' for third‑person plural or formal plural; 'puedes' is singular (you can).
Sí, pueden controlar su ratón y su teclado.
If you are speaking informally, 'tu' is preferred; 'su' sounds overly formal in casual conversation.
Sí, pueden controlar tu ratón y teclado.
Omitting the second 'tu' can make the sentence sound less natural; repeat the possessive for clarity.
↔Alternatives
Sí, pueden manejar tu ratón y tu teclado.
Yes, they can handle your mouse and your keyboard.
Sí, pueden manipular tu ratón y tu teclado.
Yes, they can manipulate your mouse and your keyboard.
Sí, pueden tomar el control de tu ratón y tu teclado.
Yes, they can take control of your mouse and your keyboard.
Cultural Tip
In Spanish the possessive 'tu' is informal; if you are speaking to a client or someone you don’t know well, replace it with the formal 'su' (e.g., 'su ratón'). Also, remember that 'ratón' can mean the animal, so the computer context is essential to avoid confusion.